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PROVERB
MISS IS AS LONG AS A MILE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
PROVERB
MORE LUCK THAN BRAINS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 10-14-1968
CUSTOM SOCIAL RELATIONS
WHEN A NEW NEIGHBOR CAME INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE PEOPLE IN
IN THE SOUTH WOULD COME TO THEIR HOUSE AND WELCOME THE NEW FAMILY
WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 10-12-1970
EVIL EYE
WHEN A BABY IS BORN ARMENIANS USED TO PUT A
BLUE BEADED BRACELET WITH ONE BEAD
HAVING AN EYE ON IT AROUND THE BABY'S WRIST.
THIS WAS TO CHASE AWAY EVIL SPIRITS.
Submitter comment:
THIS CUSTOM WAS DONE DURING THE TIME OF THE 1930
DEPRESSION IN THE U. S.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 11-01-1971
SORES
A BELIEVED METHOD OF CURING FOR ANY SORE
WAS BY PUTTING A COMBINATION OF ONION AND BUTTER ON THE SORE.
AFTER THAT ONE WOULD WRAP IT WITH A CLOTH.
Submitter comment:
THIS METHOD OF CURING WAS DONE BEFORE THE ARMENIAN MASSACRE
IN ARMENIA DURING THE YEARS 1913 TO 1915.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-01-1971
EVIL EYE
SOME OLDER SICILIAN PEOPLE WOULD PUT RED
FELT BAGS FULL OF SALT UNDER THEIR
BED. THIS PRACTICE WAS TO CHASE EVIL SPIRITS AWAY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S GRANDMOTHER PRACTICED THIS DAILY.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 10-25-1971
METHOD OF CURING
SPIDER WEBS APPLIED TO A CUT WILL STOP BLEEDING.
Data entry tech comment: THERE ARE 5 OTHER SIMILAR REFERENCES IN THIS SECTION OF ARCHIVE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-26-1970
METHOD OF CURING
SULFUR AND MOLASSES SERVE AS A LAXATIVE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-26-1970
MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IN THE MORNING BEFORE A WEDDING, THE BRIDESMAIDS PIN A SMALL
GREEN-LEAFED HOUSE PLANT CALLED A 'MIRTA' ON THE BRIDE'S VEIL TO
INSURE THE BRIDE OF HAPPINESS THROUGHOUT LIFE. THIS IS AN OLD
POLISH CUSTOM.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS ACTUALLY DONE AT INFORMANT'S WEDDING.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Morning before wedding |
Date learned: 10-24-1970
ITCHING FEET
IF YOUR FEET ITCH YOU WILL TAKE A TRIP.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
Date learned: 02-28-1970
THERE IS A BELIEF AMONG SOME ITALIANS THAT ON MARCH 1ST A
PERSON MUST WASH HIS HAIR TO AVOID BALDNESS. IF A PERSON DOESN'T
WASH HIS HAIR HE WILL GO BALD FOR SURE.
Data entry tech comment:
OTHER METHODS OF PREVENTING BALDNESS FOUND IN ARCHIVE:
SHAVE HEAD TO SKIN FOR 10 YEARS
CLOSE CROPPING OF HAIR EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS
USE OF VINEGAR ON HAIR
MIXTURE OF TEA LEAVES, GARLIC, MUSTARD AND ALUM
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): BALDNESS
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 1 BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 04-01-1970
WHEN A NEW NEIGHBOR MOVES INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, PAY A VISIT AND GIVE
THEM A LOAF OF BREAD AND A BOX OF SALT. SUPPOSED MEANING: MAY THERE
ALWAYS BE FOOD IN THE HOUSE AND WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS DONE IN INFORMANTS NEIGHBORHOOD IN SUBURBS IN WINSTON_SALEM.
Where learned: HOME ; WINSTON SALEM ; NORTH
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number |
POLISH WEDDING
AFTER THE BRIDE AND GROOM RECEIVE THE BRIDE'S PARENTS'
DEDICATED TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
BLESSING AN ORCHESTRA PLAYS ON THE BRIDE'S PORCH. THE SONG IS
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): MUSIC
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Band, orchestra play at bride's house |
Date learned: 02-00-1970
CONJURING UP THE DEAD
IF YOU WANT TO COMMUNICATE WITH A DEAD RELATIVE
FOR SOME GOOD FORTUNE OR PROFITABLE ADVICE
SIT A GLASS OF WATER UNDER YOUR BED AND WRITE A LETTER
STATING WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE RETIRING.
THE SPIRIT WILL COME TO YOU WITH THE INFORMATION
IN YOUR DREAM.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE BY THE INFORMANT.
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 03-09-1968
WOMAN
IF YOUR RIGHT NOSTRIL ITCHES, THAT MEANS THAT A WOMAN IS COMING
TO VISIT, AND IF YOUR LEFT NOSTRIL ITCHES A MAN IS COMING TO VISIT.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT ACTUALLY BELIEVES THIS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose |
Date learned: 01-26-1971
BELIEF
SAY THE LORD'S PRAYER BACKWARDS AND YOU
WILL SEE THE DEVIL.
Keyword(s): INCANTATION
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
CHRISTMAS BELIEF
TWO CANDLES ARE LIT AND PLACED ON THE TABLE DURING THE CHRISTMAS EVE
MEAL. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEAL BOTH THE FATHER AND THE MOTHER
WOULD BLOW OUT A CANDLE AND THEN WOULD WATCH THE SMOKE. IF THE SMOKE
WENT UP YOU WOULD LIVE ANOTHER YEAR. IF THE SMOKE WENT OUT THE DOOR
YOU WOULDN'T.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; TROY
Keyword(s): DEATH ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 10-24-1970
BACKACHE
A MUSTARD PLASTER WILL CURE A BACKACHE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT BELIEVES THAT THE HEAT FROM THE MUSTARD PLASTER
HELPS THE BACKACHE AND NOT THE PLASTER ITSELF.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HEAT REMEDY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
PROVERB
HUNGER IS THE BEST COOK
Keyword(s): PERSONIFICATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-18-1968
NOSE
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES YOU ARE GOING TO BECOME
ANGRY, DISAPPOINTED OR SURPRISED.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FATHER BELIEVES THIS AND TOLD IT TO HER
WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose |
Date learned: 03-06-1971