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AUGUST IS THE MONTH THAT DOGS GO MAD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
MORE BABIES ARE BORN DURING A FULL MOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
BEFORE A PERFORMANCE, THE SAYING "BREAK A LEG," IS
SUPPOSEDLY GOOD LUCK TO AN ACTOR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
THE CROSS CARVED INTO DOORS WAS TO KEEP OUT EVIL SPIRITS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Wall Partition Door Window BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
EATING FAT BACK AND BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
WILL BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
Date learned: 11-11-1973
SEEING A WHITE MULE IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
THE BRIDE CARRIES "SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW,
SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE" FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue BELIEF -- Good luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
THE BRIDE PUTS A PENNY IN HER SHOE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Penny in shoe BELIEF -- Good luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
THE BRIDAL GOWN IS WHITE TO STAND FOR FERTILITY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 10-07-1973
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, TWIRL AROUND TO PREVENT
BAD LUCK.
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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
IF YOU STUMP YOUR TOE, HOP AROUND THREE TIMES TO COMBAT
BAD LUCK.
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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 11-01-1973
NEVER START ANYWHERE AND TURN AROUND BECAUSE YOU WILL
NEVER REACH YOUR DESTINATION.
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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
IF YOUR EYE JUMPS, YOU WILL KISS A FOOL.
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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Eye twitch |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
IF YOU SWEEP DUST FROM YOUR HOUSE OUT OF DOORS, YOUR
NEIGHBORS WILL KNOW YOUR BUSINESS.
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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
IF YOU SEE A RED BIRD, THROW HIM A KISS AND YOU WILL HAVE
COMPANY.
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Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
BELIEF: DREAMS
IF YOU DREAM THE SAME DREAM TWICE, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BLOUNTVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
BELIEF: DREAMS
IF YOU TELL YOUR DREAM BEFORE BREAKFAST, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BLOUNTVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
SAYING
SNOWING DOWN SOUTH.
Submitter comment: MEANS YOUR SLIP IS SHOWING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BLOUNTVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-26-1969
IF TWO PEOPLE WALKING TOGETHER GO SEPARATE WAYS AROUND A POLE
OR TREE IT WILL BE BAD LUCK.
James Callow comment: BREAKING A PAIR IS AGAINST NATURE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 08-08-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK TO BURN BRUSH ON SUNDAY.
Submitter comment: BELIEVED IN KENTUCKY IN FARMING AREAS. THE IMPLICATION IS
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; TENNESSEE ; LEBANON ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; FRANKFORT ; KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; LOUISVILLE ; PRESTONSBURG
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN