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TO GET RID OF THE EVIL EYE, PEOPLE WEAR A HORN OF AN
ANIMAL AROUND THEIR NECK.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT WORE A HORN AROUND HIS NECK UNTIL
HE WAS SIXTEEN YEARS OLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 10-06-1970
LEGEND
PEOPLE WHO PASS THE EVIL EYE IN SICILY ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
VERY DESTRUCTIVE WITH JUST ONE GLANCE.
Submitter comment: IN SICILY PEOPLE BELIEVE THIS VERY STRONGLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 10-06-1970
CUSTOM
THERE IS A LAW IN SICILY THAT PEOPLE POSSESSING THE EVIL EYE
CAN BE BROUGHT TO COURT AND FINED FOR DAMAGES IF IT CAN
BE PROVEN THAT THEY HAVE IT.
Submitter comment: KNOWN TRUE IN SICILY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 10-06-1970
WHEN ERECTING A NEW BUILDING IN GERMANY, THEY PLACE A SPRIG
OF PINE OR SPRUCE, OR FIR TREE AT THE TOP OF THE POLE
AND IT STAYS THERE FOR ONE YEAR AFTER COMPLETION. THIS
IS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: HE ACTUALLY SAW THIS IN GERMANY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; GERMANY ; DETROIT ; DEARBORN ; TV STUDIO
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Foundation rite Laying of cornerstone BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 09-28-1970
DRINK
IN GERMANY AT CHRISTMAS THEY MAKE A SPECIAL HOT AND VERY SPICY
RED WINE, MADE WITH CLOVE AND CINNAMON, AND HERBS--FOR THE
HOLIDAY SEASON.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT ACTUALLY HAD THIS AT A PRIVATE HOME IN GERMANY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; DRINK ; Germany ; holiday
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Single dishes |
CUSTOM
WHEN A BABY IS JUST BORN, CUT A SMALL PIECE OF THE UMBILICAL CORD
AND SAVE THIS, THIS WILL BRING THE BABY GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: THIS IS DONE A GREAT DEAL IN LEBANON.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TV STUDIO ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): CHARMS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 09-24-1970
CUSTOM
SPINKLING HOLY WATER ALL OVER YOUR HOUSE DURING A STORM
TO PROTECT THE HOUSE AND THOSE INSIDE.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS BELIEVED BY PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 09-22-1970
CUSTOM
SPINKLE HOLY WATER ON ALL OF THE WINDOWS
DURING A STORM TO PROTECT THE HOUSE AND THOSE INSIDE.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS DONE AT INFORMANTS HOME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TV STUDIO ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 10-06-1970