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MOVEMENT OF EARTH BELIEF
THE GROUND MOVES AS THE EARTH TURNS; IF YOU PUT SOMETHING ON THE GROUND IT WILL MOVE.
Where learned: told at work
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P47O BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 11-05-1971
SILVER BELIEF
IF YOU BURY SILVER IT TURNS WITH THE EARTH AND WILL
MOVE TO A DIFFERENT PLACE.
Where learned: told at work
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Planet BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- P47O BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
POLISH EASTER MONDAY CUSTOM
EVERYONE GIVES FOOD TO EVERYONE ELSE FOR FERTILITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION BUILDING ; told at work
Keyword(s): EASTER GIFTS ; FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus |
Date learned: 11-25-1969
Polish Wedding Custom - Song
At the end of the reception, everyone sings:
Twelve angels carrying
God's blessing from above
Twelve angels carrying
Twelve angels carrying
God's blessing from above.
This is the refrain. After all the verses, the last one is:
My dearest mother
I'm leaving you today
To live with my man
To live with my man
On this my wedding day.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION ; told at work
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Marriage |