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IF THERE'S A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, LEAVE FOOD AND WATER
ON THE WINDOWSILL BECAUSE THAT PERSON ALWAYS COMES BACK
IN THE FORM OF A DOVE TO DRINK AND EAT FOR THE LAST
TIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR PEOPLE TO WALK IN PROCESSION FROM
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD PERSON TO THE PLACE OF BURIAL
(WITH THE CASKET) TO KEEP HIM COMPANY ON HIS LAST
JOURNEY ON EARTH.
Submitter comment: HEARD FROM HER FATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-04-1967
ITALIAN BURIAL CUSTOM
SOME ITALIANS BELIEVE THAT IF THEY SCATTER THE ASHES
OF A CREMATED FRIEND OR RELATIVE OVER THE TOWN, THE
DEAD PERSON'S SPIRIT WILL REMAIN WITH THE TOWNSPEOPLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
HEARING THE DOOR SLAM BEFORE THE PERSON COMES
THROUGH IT, MEANS THAT THAT PERSON'S DEATH WILL
SOON FOLLOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-20-1970
IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE DOG OF A DEAD MAN KNOWS THE
INSTANT HIS MASTER IS PUT IN THE GROUND, AND WILL
YELP AT THAT SPECIFIC MOMENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-27-1969
PUT A PENNY IN A CASKET AND MAKE A WISH.
Submitter comment:
SYLVIA LEARNED THIS FROM HER SISTER, WHO IN TURN
LEARNED IT AT THE HURSES' LOUNGE AT BEAUMONT
HOSPITAL, DETROIT (ACTUALLY IN ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 09-23-1967
IT IS A TRADITION IN THE NAVY THAT ALL MEN CROSSING
THE EQUATOR FOR THE FIRST TIME MUST GET HOSED DOWN
WITH A HOSE BY THE OTHER CREW MEMBERS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALMA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 03-09-1970
IF YOU SLAP YOUR MOTHER, YOUR HAND WILL STICK OUT
OF THE GRAVE WHEN YOU ARE BURIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-27-1968
IF A PERSON WEARS A LADY BUG SYMBOL WITH A RELIGIOUS
SYMBOL (CROSS, ETC.) HE WILL THEN HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Emblem BELIEF -- Good luck |
I LIKE IT ALOT; IT'S THE BEST OR I HATE IT; IT'S THE WORST.
Submitter comment:
THE SECOND CLAUSE REINFORCES THE FIRST JUST AS THE 4TH
REINFORCES THE 3RD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 105
Keyword(s): GRAMMAR
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
WEARING BLUE SNEAKER LACES WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK
IN A BASKETBALL GAME.
Data entry tech comment: SNEAKERS=TENNIS SHOES
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 01-19-1972
IF YOU LOOK INTO A MIRROR AND TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND SAY
BLOODY MARY 3 TIMES OVER AND THEN TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON,
YOU WOULD BE BLEEDING FROM SOMEWHERE ON YOUR FACE.
Submitter comment: THIS ACT WAS USED AS A DARE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration Favorites BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00001970S
NUNS SAY THAT GIRLS SHOULDN'T WEAR WHITE BECAUSE IT
REMINDS BOYS OF SHEETS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 09-25-1968
IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK IN AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE RACING
FOR A CAR TO BE PAINTED GREEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 09-24-1968
STORM PROTECTION BELIEF
IN CLYMER, PENNSYLVANIA, WHEN A BIG STORM COMES ABOUT, THE PEOPLE
THERE SHUT OFF THEIR LIGHTS, LIGHT CANDLES, TAKE OFF THEIR SHOES,
AND SIT IN ONE ROOM IN ORDER THAT THEIR HOMES WOULD BE SPARED
FROM THE LIGHTNING BOLTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: 09-14-1969
BLUE REPRESENTS UNHAPPINESS.
GREEN REPRESENTS YOUTH AND FRESHNESS.
YELLOW REPRESENTS SICKNESS OR JEALOUSY.
WHITE REPRESENTS PURITY.
BLACK REPRESENTS DEATH OR SADNESS.
RED REPRESENTS LOVE AND PASSION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 03-04-1971
WEREWOLF'S MARK
A PENTAGRAM MARKS A WEREWOLF'S INTENDED VICTIM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Angular forms |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
PROTECTION FOR A JOURNEY
WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE, MAKE THE SIGN OF THE
CROSS THREE TIMES FOR PROTECTION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 03-31-1968
EVERYTIME CLARA'S MOTHER LEAVES THE HOUSE, SHE MAKES
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS THREE TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
IT IS BELIEVED THAT WHEN A GIRL RECEIVES FROM HER
BOYFRIEND OR OTHER MALE ADMIRER A DOZEN RED ROSES
WITH AN EXTRA YELLOW ONE, IT MEANS THAT SHE STANDS
OUT IN THE CROWD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 03-00-1972