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ST. PATRICK'S DAY
LIGHTING GREEN CANDLES AND PUTTING THEM IN THE WINDOWS
IS A COMMON PRACTICE OF RESPECT AND REVERENCE FOR ST. PAT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
MOST FAMILIES VIE FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE PARISH PRIEST.
INVITING HIM TO DINNER OR FOR A DRINK
BRINGS GOOD LUCK TO YOUR HOME.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
KISSING A PIECE OF THE BLARNEY STONE IS A COMMON GOOD LUCK PRACTICE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Good luck P881.22 |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
NEVER GET MAD AT ANYONE ON ST. PAT'S DAY OR YOU WILL BE MAD ALL YEAR.
Submitter comment:
EVERY ST. PAT'S DAY WHEN THE MEN HAVE BEEN OUT DRINKING
THE WOMEN SAY THIS TO PREVENT FAMILY FIGHTS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANGER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
CHARMS
A COMMON CHARM IS A TINY PIECE OF THE BLARNEY STONE FITTED INTO
A RING OR SMALL SILVER CASTLE.
James Callow comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET TALISMAN ; IRELAND
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
HEX CHARM
THE GERMANS HAVE A CHARM WHICH IS A CIRCLE WITH POINTS. IT REMOVES A
CURSE IF IT IS WORN EVERY DAY FOR A MONTH.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET TALISMAN
Date learned: CA1963-1975
MEXICAN GOOD LUCK
THE MEXICANS HAVE A CHARM WHICH IS A CLOSED FIST WITH A BRACELET.
THIS IS PROTECTION FROM THE EVIL EYE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET TALISMAN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Curse SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
ST. CHRISTOPHER
A ST. CHRISTOPHER MEDAL IS WORN FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET TALISMAN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
LUCKY PIECES
SUNDIALS AND BIRDFEEDERS OUTSIDE YOUR HOME KEEP NATURE HAPPY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
TESTS
SMOKE ONLY BEFORE AND AFTER A TEST AND YOU WILL PASS IT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): MAGICAL CONTROL ; SMOKING TABU DURING EXAMINATIONS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- School |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
BABIES
CHILDREN ARE NOT TAKEN OUT TILL THEY ARE BAPTIZED.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Baptism Naming rite BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
MARRIAGE
BRIDES AND GROOMS CANNOT SEE EACH OTHER BEFORE THE WEDDING
OR THE MARRIAGE WILL BE BAD.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
MARRIAGE
IF IT RAINS 3 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING, THE COUPLE WILL HAVE
3 CHILDREN. 4 DAYS, 4 CHILDREN. THIS ONLY WORKS A WEEK BEFORE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Date learned: CA1963-1975
BRIDAL SHOWER
IF A SHOWER IS HELD SOONER THAN A MONTH BEFORE A WEDDING, THE WEDDING
WILL NEVER TAKE PLACE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bridal shower |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
GODPARENTS
CONFIRMATION SPONSORS AND GODPARENTS GIVE PRESENTS AS PROTECTION
FROM EVIL.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): BAPTISM ; GIFTGIVING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Maturity |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
CHARMS
YOU RECIEVE CHARMS OR CHARM BRACELETS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY TO
INSURE THAT YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER.
James Callow comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
HEAD OF FAMILY
SERVE THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY FIRST OR THE FAMILY WILL NO LONGER
HAVE A PROVIDER.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
CLOTHES
NEVER HANG CLOTHES BACKWARDS OR SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN TO THEM.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
SALT
NEVER WIPE SALT OFF THE TABLE, BLOWIT OFF,
OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): SPILLED SALT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.17 BELIEF -- Conversions P883.17 BELIEF -- Conversions P883.22 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975