James Callow Folklore Archive
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IF A BUTTERFLY FLIES INTO YOUR HOUSE, THAT'S A SIGN OF
AN IMPENDING MARRIAGE.
Where learned: NEWSPAPER ; THE MACOMB DAILY
James Callow Keyword(s): INSECT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 01-30-1968
HAIRCUT
GETTING A HAIRCUT DRIVES AWAY THE EVIL SPIRITS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; THE MACOMB DAILY ; MACOMB COUNTY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 01-20-1968
IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
YOU'LL BE BROKE THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: NEWSPAPER ; THE MACOMB DAILY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's |
Date learned: 01-20-1968