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BABIES GET A MOLE WHEN THE MOTHER DOESN'T EAT DRIED APPLES
DURING PREGNANCY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
BABIES SHOULD WEAR A BELLY BAND FOR THREE MONHS FOR A
STRONG BACK
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
IF YOU'D HAVE A BABY EVERY TWO YEARS, IT'LL MAKE YOU
HEALTHY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY LOOK DOWN INTO THE CISTERN WITH
A MIRROR FACING THE WATER, THE MAN YOU SEE IS THE MAN
YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
BELIEF
THE TWELVE DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS INDICATE THE WEATHER FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. EACH DAY IN ORDER SHOWS THE WEATHER FOR ONE MONTH.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
BELIEF
IF THE SUN SETS CLEAR ON FRIDAY, IT WILL STORM BEFORE MONDAY NIGHT.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 04-02-1972
BELIEF
IF MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION, IT WILL GO OUT LIKE A LAMB.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
James Callow comment:
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 04-02-1972
HAPPY IS THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF A WEEPERWILL GETS CLOSE TO THE HOUSE OR NEAR THE
ASHHOPPER, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DIE IN A YEAR.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): BIRD WHIPPORWHILL WHIPPORWILL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
COOK BLACK EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR MONEY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PUT OUT YELLOW LIGHTS AND IT WILL KEEP SKUNKS AWAY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU GO BACK AFTER SOMETHING, MAKE A CROSS WITH YOUR
FOOT OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): GO BACK INTO THE HOUSE, AFTER LEAVING?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
CUT YOUR FINGERNAILS ON MONDAY AND YOU'LL HAVE MONEY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
WEAR A MOL'S FOOT TO KEEP OFF DISEASE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 02-01-970
PLANT CUCUMBERS WHEN THE SIGNS ARE IN THE TWINS
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): GEMINI
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
DON'T START A NEW JOB ON FRIDAY UNLESS YOU CAN FINISH IT
THAT DAY OR IT WILL BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PLANT POTATOES ON THE DARK OF THE MOON.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
DON'T CUT FINGERNAILS ON FRIDAY; IT'S BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
IF MEN VISIT YOU ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE PULLETS WILL BE
ROOSTERS; IF WOMEN COME, THEY WILL BE HENS.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BRING SOMETHING INTO THE HOUSE AND
DON'T TAKE ANYTHING OUT OR SPEND MONEY. IF YOU SPEND
MONEY ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU'LL BE SPENDING ALL YEAR.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970