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WHEN YOU CROSS A RAILROAD TRACK, HOLD YOUR FEET OFF THE
GROUND OR YOU WILL NEVER MARRY.
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
WHEN THE WIND BLOWS FROM THE NORTH, SOMETHING GOOD WILL
HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU MAKE A WISH.
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
SHE SAID, "THROW SALT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER IF YOU BIT INTO
BONE," (WHILE EATING). WHEN ASKED WHY, SHE REPLIED, "I DON'T
KNOW WHY--IT'S JUST SUPPOSED TO BE BAD LUCK."
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS FROM SOMEONE IN TENNESSEE (WHO I WASN'T ABLE TO
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TOUCH A BUTTON IF YOU HEAR OR SEE AN AMBULANCE OR SEE A HEARSE.
IF YOU DON'T, SOMEONE YOU LOVE WILL BE THE NEXT TO RIDE
IN IT.
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS FROM A GIRL FROM TRENTON, TENNESSEE. SHE
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
Keyword(s): NAVEL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOUR CAR, GET OUT AND RUN
AROUND IT (THE CAR) FOUR TIMES. THE BLACK CAT MEANS YOUR CAR
IS DOOMED; RUNNING AROUND IT BREAKS THE SPELL.
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS FROM A GIRL FROM TRENTON, TENNESSEE
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A WIND FROM THE NORTH BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS FROM A GIRL FROM TRENTON, TENNESSEE, WHO
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
COUNT THE TIMES A CRICKET CROAKS IN A MINUTE AND THAT WILL
TELL THE TEMPERATURE.
I HEARD THIS FROM A GIRL FROM TRENTON, TENNESSEE, WHO SAID
SHE HAD DONE THIS AND "IT WORKS."
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THERE IS A BELIEF IN THE THEATRE THAT A BAD FINAL DRESS
REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE MEANS A GOOD OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE.
BY HE SAME TOKEN, A GOOD FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE
SHOULD WARN THE ACTOR THAT HE IS LIABLE TO GIVE A POOR
PERFORMANCE OPENING NIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CLARKSVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation DRAMA -- D000 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT HAVING AN ACCIDENT, ANY KIND, YOU'LL HAVE
A BIG FIGHT ABOUT SOMETHIN(G).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about people |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE OFF AND ONE SHOE ON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BROWNSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-23-1973
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT ANTS OR LITLE BUGS, SOMEONE IS TALKIN(G)
BAD ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams Untamed varieties BELIEF -- Dreams P841.61 |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
WHENEVER YOU DREAM ABOUT AN AX, BE VERY CAREFUL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about objects |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
SIGN OF GOOD LUCK
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO FIND A CRICKET IN YOUR HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SIGN OF BAD LUCK
IT'S CONSIDERED BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT OR SHEOS ON A BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT LOVE
IF SHE HEARS A BIRD SINGING AFTER DARK IT MEANS SHE WILL GET A
KISS SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-15-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS
IF A BIRD PECKS ON A WINDOW OR HOVERS AROUND AN EVIL PERSON, IT'S
A WARNING FOR HIM TO MEND HIS WAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT MARRIAGES
FOR HAPPINESS, THE BRIDE IS SUPPOSED TO WEAR SOMETHING OLD AND
SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, AND SOMETHING BLUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 02-02-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF A WOMAN'S SECOND TOE IS LONGER THAN THE BIG TOE, SHE IS
SURE TO BE THE BOSS OF HER HOME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 04-15-1972
GOOD LUCK FOR MARRIAGES
IT'S A GOOD LUCK SIGN IF THE COUPLE STANDS DURING THE CEREMONY
WITH THEIR FEET PARALLEL TO CRACKS IN FLOOR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 03-11-1972