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IT IS BAD LUCK FOR THE GROOM TO SEE HIS FUTURE
BRIDE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY BEFORE THE CEREMONY.
Where learned: FLORIDA ; FORT LAUDERDALE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bride and groom must not see each other BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.41 |
Date learned: 08-00-1971
Good Luck
Standing on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean just before
sunrise can put you in a great state of mind and can bring
you a world of good luck. If you then take a quarter out
of your pocket
and throw it out into the ocean as far as you can it will
bring you 25 days of good luck. This all must be done before
the sun rises.
Where learned: FLORIDA ; FORT LAUDERDALE
Keyword(s): Buying luck
James Callow Keyword(s): East ; POSITION DIRECTION
Date learned: 00-00-1991
BELIEF
IF A BABY IS BORN WITH A THIN VEIL OF SKIN OVER HIS FACE
IT MEANS THAT HE WILL BECOME A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON
Where learned: FLORIDA ; FORT LAUDERDALE
James Callow Keyword(s): CAUL AMNION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Birth |
BELIEF
IF A BABY IS BORN WITH A THIN VEIL OF SKIN OVER HIS FACE,
IT MEANS HE WILL BECOME A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON
AND HAVE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE.
Where learned: FLORIDA ; FORT LAUDERDALE
Keyword(s): CAUL AMNION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 08-00-1971