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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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SALUTATION
READY FREDDY?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: CA00001977
POLISH TRADITION
AT A POLISH WEDDING THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE PUTS A WEDDING APRON
ON THE BRIDE AND TAKES OFF HER VEIL AND PUTS IT ON THE NEXT GIRL
TO BE MARRIED.
THE BRIDE AND GROOM THEN DANCE AS HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Couple Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Crucial moment of life Life cycle Crucial Moment in Life CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
WARNING
YOU ARE CRUISIN FOR A BRUISIN.
Submitter comment:
THIS COMMENT IS USUALLY SAID WHEN SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING THAT
YOU DON'T LIKE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
EXCHANGE
YOU REMIND ME OF A MAN.
WHAT MAN?
THE MAN OF POWER.
WHAT POWER?
THE POWER OF VOODOO.
WHO DO?
YOU DO.
WHAT?
REMIND ME OF A MAN.
Submitter comment:
THIS EXCHANGE IS USUALLY DONE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE AND IN FRONT OF
SOMEONE THAT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON.
THIS EXCHANGE IS ALSO USUALLY REPEATED A COUPLE OF TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): PROSE ROUND DIALOGUE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU PUT THE CREAM IN YOUR COFFEE BEFORE THE SUGAR YOU WILL
LOSE YOUR BEAU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): ORDER
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
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SUPERSTITION
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY YOU MUST HAVE A PAIR OF PENNY LOAFERS
WITH A PENNY IN THEM, WITH THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH ON IT.
THIS WILL BRING GOOD LUCK ON THE HONEYMOON
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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): GOOD LUCK ; MARRIAGE ; OMEN ; Penny ; SUPERSTITION ; SYMBOL ; WEDDING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Penny in shoe BELIEF -- Good luck P881.41 |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
FAMILY SUPERSTITION
FOR GOOD LUCK IN THE NEW YEAR, YOU MUST PLACE A QUATER OUTSIDE YOUR
FRONT DOOR ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
THEN REMOVE IT AT THE END OF THE DAY.
Submitter comment:
THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR AS MANY GENERATIONS BACK
AS THEY KNOW OF
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): COIN MONEY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
SAYING
THAT IS FROM THE YEAR ONE.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS HIS WAY OF MAKING FUN OF SOMETHING THAT IS VERY OLD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: CA00001970
BELIEF
THE KITCHEN TABLE HAS ANGELS ON IT.
Submitter comment: MY MOTHER TOLD ME THIS TO KEEP MY FEET OFF THE TABLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Angel BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: CA00001968
BURIAL BELIEF
IF YOU TAKE A PICTURE OF SOMEONE'S GRAVE ON THE ANNIVERSARY
OF THEIR DEATH YOU WILL GET AN IMAGE OF THE PERSON'S FACE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
BIRTH BELIEFS
BABIES ARE BROUGHT TO A FAMILY BY THE STORK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-00-1977
BIRTH BELIEFS
IF A FAMILY WANTED A BABY THE PARENTS HAD TO PLACE AN ORDER DIRECTLY
TO GOD
THEN IF GOD THOUGHT THEY SHOULD HAVE A BABY THE PARENTS HAD
TO CLIMB UP A GOLDEN LADDER TO HEAVEN TO PICK IT UP
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creator BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-00-1977
BIRTH BELIEFS
BABIES ARE BOUGHT AT THE BABY STORE AND THE PARENTS CAN SHOP FOR
ANY TYPE OF BABY THEY WANT.
Submitter comment:
THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD THOUGHT IF THEY HAD
THRIFT AND DISCOUNT SHOPS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-00-1977
BIRTH BELIEFS
BABIES ARE BORN BY THE UNBUTTONING OF THE NAVEL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-00-1977
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