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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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RIDDLE
WHAT LETTER IS NEVER IN THE ALPHABET?
THE ONE YOU PUT IN THE MAIL BOX.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): MAILBOX
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
RIDDLE
WHY ARE CLOUDS LIKE HORSE RIDERS?
THEY BOTH HOLD THE RAINS.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON REINS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
RIDDLE
WHERE DO OLD VOLKSWAGENS GO WHEN THEY ARE JUNKED?
THE OLD VOLKS HOME.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILES
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
RIDDLE
WHAT IS NEVER SEEN BUT OFTEN CHANGES?
YOUR MIND.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
PROVERB
YOU CAN ATTRACT MORE BEES WITH HONEY THAN VINEGAR.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
CRICKET LUCK
A CRICKET BY THE HEARTH MEANS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
TOOTH FAIRY
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, ALL MY FRIENDS AND
MYSELF WOULD PUT OUR BABY TOOTH WE HAD JUST
LOST UNDER THE PILLOW AND IN THE MORNING WE
WOULD FIND A QUARTER PUT THERE DURING THE
NIGHT BY THE TOOTH FAIRY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ONE SHOULD HANG INDIAN CORN ON THEIR DOOR FOR A BOUNTIFUL
HARVEST. (3 EARS)
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE OFF AND ONE SHOE ON.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 03-27-1969
SPILLED SALT WILL CAUSE BAD LUCK UNLESS YOU THROW SOME OVER
YOUR LEFT SHOULDER.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
TO WALK UNDER A LADDER IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Ladder (angles, pyramid, etc.) |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
IT IS BAD LUCK TO MOVE ON A FRIDAY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
A RING AROUND THE MOON MEANS FROST.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
FOR CORN TO BE READY FOR EATING, IT HAD TO BE KNEE HIGH BY
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July 4 Independence Day BELIEF -- P244 P244.4 BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU HEAR LOCUSTS EARLY IN THE SEASON, WINTER WILL BE EARLY
THIS YEAR.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF CATERPILLERS HAVE HEAVY COATS, IT WILL BE A HARD WINTER.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF IT IS RAINING AND THE SUN COMES OUT, THERE WILL BE A RAINBOW.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU SHIVER SUDDENLY FROM A QUICK, COLD CHILL, IT'S A
RABBIT RUNNING OVER YOUR GRAVE.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
DON'T ALLOW A CRICKET IN YOUR HOUSE, FOR IT WILL BRING
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-04-1970