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THE ORIGIN OF AN OFTEN-USED PHRASE.
THE SAYING "THAT IS ONE FOR THE BIG WIGS" COMES FROM
THE COURTS OF ENGLAND WHEN THE LAWYERS ALL WORE WIGS
AND THE MOST KNOWLEDEGABLE OF THEM WORE THE BIGGEST WIGS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
SUPERSTITION FOR GOOD LUCK
IN ORDER TO ENSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR YOU SHOULD EAT
CABBAGE FOR DINNER ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): Cabbage ; Consume ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; LUCK ; Meal ; New Years ; SUPERSTITION
WISHING BELIEF
YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE THE
FIRST TIME YOU GO INTO A
NEW CHURCH.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. |
Date learned: 02-18-1971
DEATH IN NUMBER
WHENEVER DEATH STRIKES IN A FAMILY IT WILL ALWAYS STRIKE
IN THREES.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple |
Date learned: 01-22-1968
HOLY SATURDAY EVENT
EVERY HOLY SATURDAY WE TAKE A BASKET OF FOOD TO CHURCH TO BE BLESSED.
THIS BLESSED FOOD IS EATEN ON EASTER SUNDAY. THIS FOOD SYMBOLIZES
THE NEW LIFE OF EASTER AND IT IS CONTRASTED TO THE BITTER VINEGAR OUR
LORD RECEIVED ON GOOD FRIDAY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED OF THE SYMBOLANCE ( SYMBOLISM ) FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: HOME ; WARREN ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 08-00-1964
LEGEND
IT WAS LATE SUMMER AND IT WAS RAINING. MOTHER AND
FATHER WERE TRAVELING IN A WAGON ON A VISIT TO SOME NEIGHBORS.
ON THE ROADSIDE WAS A SMALL GOAT ALL WET AND SHIVERING. THEY
TOOK THE GOAT INTO THE WAGON THINKING THAT IT WOULD BE A
GOOD ASSET TO THEIR FARM, BUT SUDDENLY THEY WERE LOST AND THE
HORSES WERE SLOWING DOWN AND PANTING HEAVILY. ALL OF A SUDDEN
THE SMALL GOAT LEAPED UP AND OUT OF THE WAGON WITH A SHRIEK AND
RAN INTO THE WOODS. AT THE SAME TIME THE WAGON WAS BACK ON A
FAMILIAR ROAD. OBVIOUSLY THE GOAT HAD BEEN A DEVIL TRANSFORMED.
Submitter comment:
THIS STORY WAS TOLD TO MY GRANDMOTHER BY HER MOTHER WHEN SHE
WAS ABOUT EIGHT YEARS OLD.
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROSE NARRATIVE -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Legend |
THOSE WHO SPEND THEIR TIME LOOKING FOR FAULTS IN OTHERS
SELDOM SEE THE FAULTS IN THEMSELVES.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; STUDENT UNION ; TROY ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-29-1971
ON EASTER, IF THE FIRST WORD YOU SAY IS RABBIT, THE REST OF THE
YEAR WILL BE GOOD.
Where learned: HOME ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT, ASSUMED ; STUDENT UNION
Keyword(s): LUCK ; RITUAL SPEECH
Date learned: 03-30-1971
HABIT IS EVERYTHING-----EVEN IN LOVE.
Where learned: HOME ; DORM ROOM ; Massachusetts ; TOLD IN ; SPRINGFIELD
Keyword(s): ASSONANCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-23-1971
A SHARP TONGUE IS THE ONLY EDGED TOOL THAT GROWS
CONSTANT USE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DORM ROOM ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-22-1971
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
SETTING THE TABLE AT CHRISTMAS--
12 VARIETIES OF FOOD - 12 APOSTLES
STRAW ON TABLE FOR CHRIST CHILD
EMPTY CHAIR - FOR CHRIST CHILD OR UNEXPECTED GUEST.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-18-1967
In the Valley
DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS,
THERE SAT (NAME) AS SWEET AS A ROSE.
SHE SANG, SHE SANG, SHE SANG SO SWEET.
ALONG CAME (NAME) AND KISSED HER ON THE CHEEK.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 16761 Miller
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-11-1968
WITCH BELIEF
EVERYTIME YOU SEE A FALLING STAR, A WITCH HAS DIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HUNTINGTON WOODS ; informant's home ; 13347 Talbot
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Star |
Date learned: 02-15-1970
Medicine
This homemade medicine was given to the informant when she
was a little girl and she gave it to her seven children and they
are giving it to their children. Her mother would combine
garlic, lemon, rum, honey and boiling water. She said, it always
works for the worst of colds.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 02-07-1992
Pot Luck Soup
1 large pot half full of water
1 medium-large onion
1 stick of butter
Any and every leftover that can be found in the freezer and
refrigerator.
Add onions to water and let it boil. Add butter and let it melt.
When butter melts add all items found and reduce heat. You may
add chicken or turkey bullion cubes.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid |
Date learned: 02-13-1992
Entertainment
In Silver City (Mississippi) near Highway 49W some boys would
stand near the side of the road and call off the make of cars
before the car passed.
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Knowledge CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-13-1992
Seven Layered Salad
Break lettuce into bit size. Layer bottom of large bowl
Layer green onions - shredded slightly
Layer drained green beans (fresh -- cooked, frozen or canned)
Layer diced green peppers
Layer drained green peas (fresh --cooked, frozen or canned)
Layer boiled eggs - diced
Shred sharp cheese - layer on top
Cover with Miracle Whip "globbed" over top to seal salad
Mix Miracle Whip as needed. Do not mix completely or vegetables
will become soggy. Will last for 7 days. Add layered diced
tomatoes if desired.
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Animal product Egg Food Drink -- Animal product Cheese |
Date learned: 00-00-1991
ARTHRITIS
WOMEN WILL WEAR A COPPER BRACELET TO RELIEVE THEMSELVES OF ARTHRITIS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 03-17-1971
AN ITALIAN DISH
PIZZA FRITTI - HAVING NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT WE CALL PIZZA.
CONSIDERED A REAL TREAT THAT SHOWED THE HOSTESS WENT THROUGH A LOT
OF BOTHER TO PREPARE THEM.
USED AT CHRISTENINGS, HOLIDAYS, PARTIES, BUT MOST IMPORTANT TO BE
SERVED AT WEDDINGS.
MADE FROM FLOUR, YEAST, THE WATER THAT ROSEMARY LEAVES HAD BEEN
BOILED IN AND SET ALL NIGHT WITH LEAVES STRAINED OUT, SALT, AND
ANISE SEED. IT IS A SOUR DOUGH THAT RISES LIKE BREAD. IT IS PULLED
LIKE TAFFY (AND IT'S IMPORTANT THAT IT DOESN'T BREAK) AND PULLED
INTO LONG "ROPES" . IT IS COILED INTO DEEP FAT IN A FRYING PAN, AND
DEEP FRIED UNTIL BROWN LIKE DOUGHNUTS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 10-26-1969
PROVERBIAL SAYING
MANY A SLIP BETWEEN THE CUP AND THE LIP.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 01-20-1971