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DON'T EVER TRANSPLANT A CEDAR TREE FOR AS SOON AS THE
TREE GETS BIG ENOUGH TO SHADOW A GRAVE, YOU'LL DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-10-1973
IF AN ANGLE WORM LOOKS YOU IN THE EYE AND YOU DON'T MAKE
A FACE AT HIM, THERE WILL BE A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-10-1973
IF ANY CHILD IN THE FAMILY DEVELOPED A KERNEL ON THE
NECK, UNDERARM, ETC. OUR GRANDMOTHER WOULD SCRAPE SOOT
FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF A STOVE LID, MIX IT WITH COBWEBS,
AND MAKE A CROSS OVER THE KERNEL. IT (KERNAL) ALWAYS
DISAPPEARED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
WHEN GOING FISHING WATCH SOME CATTLE. IF THEY ARE LYING
DOWN, THE FISH WON'T BITE. IF THEY ARE STANDING UP, THE
FISH WILL BITE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Fish |
Date learned: 07-10-1973
WIND IN THE WEST,
FISH BITE THE BEST
WIND IN THE EAST,
THEY'LL BITE THE LEAST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION FREQUENCY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.448 BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Measure of quantity or weight |
Date learned: 07-10-1973
WHEN SLAUGHTERING AND DRESSING SHEEP NEVER LET THE
WOOL TOUCH THE MEAT OR IT WILL NEVER BE STRONG AND
UNPALATABLE (PALATABLE).
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
NEVER START A JOB ON FRIDAY THAT YOU CAN'T FINISH THAT
SAME DAY OR YOU'LL NEVER FINISH IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
WHEN YOU SEE A FLOCK OF BLACKBIRDS FLYING SOUTH YELL,
"MONEY" FOR EACH BIRD THAT YOU SEE. THIS IS SUPPOSE (D)
TO BRING WEALTH IN A SHORT TIME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Measure of time BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Expression of Fixed Form |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
CURE FOR SORE FEET:
STAND IN MUD ON CREEK BOTTOM FOR AN HOUR AND PUT SOCKS &
& SHOES BACK ON WET FEET. IF IN WINTER, BREAK THE ICE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
NEVER GIVE SHARP BLADED OBJECT ( KNIFE, SCISSORS, ETC.)
AS A GIFT UNLESS YOU RECEIVE A PENNY IN RETURN OR THE
TIE OF FRIENDSHIP WILL BE SEVERED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
WALKING UNDER A LADDER BRINGS BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Ladder (angles, pyramid, etc.) |
Date learned: 11-01-1973
IF YOU MARRY ON A RAINY DAY, YOU WILL HAVE A MISERABLE
MARRIAGE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
CHRISTMAS IS A BELOVED HOLIDAY FOR POLISH PEOPLE. BEGINNING AT
SUNDOWN THE FAMILY SITS DOWN TO THE EVENING MEAL. THIS MEAL IS
MEATLESS AND CONSISTS OF NINE COURSES. WHEN THE FIRST EVENING
STAR APPEARS THE MEAL BEGINS. STRAW IS PLACED UNDERNEATH
A WHITE TABLECLOTH TO SIGNIFY CHRIST'S BIRTH IN A MANGER. A
CHRISTMAS WAFER CALLED "OPLATEK" IS SHARED WITH EACH MEMBER
OF THE FAMILY BEGINNING WITH THE FATHER. GOOD HEALTH, GOD'S
BLESSINGS AND JOY IS EXTENDED TO ALL. THIS COMPLETED, THE MEAL
BEGINS. THE SOUP IS CREAMED MUSHROOM. FOLLOWING WE HAVE PIEROGI
(DUMPLINGS) WITH CABBAGE OR POTATO AND CHEESE. WE ALSO HAVE A
VARIETY OF FISH. COLD HERRING, FISH IN GELATIN (GALARECIE),
BAKED FISH, RYE BREAD AND SAUR KRAUT (SAUERKRAUT) PREPARED WITH
MUSHROOMS. COFFEE AND BABKA FOR DESERT. AFTER THE PEOPLE RETURN
FROM MIDNIGHT MASS THEY BRING OUT THE BAKED HAM AND HOMEMADE
KIELBASA WHICH EVERY GOOD POLACK MAKES HIMSELF AND THEY EAT, DRINK
AND MAKE MERRY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT ; FOOD CUSTOM
Date learned: 11-10-1971
CHRISTMAS DAY IN POLAND
CHRISTMAS DAY IN POLAND FINDS THE TABLES LADEN WITH FOOD. THEIR
FAVORITE KIELBASA, HAM AND BEEF CAN BE SEEN. ALSO, THE BEST IN
POLISH WINES, THEIR FAVORITE BAKED GOODS ARE SHARED WITH FAMILY
AND FRIENDS. NEIGHBORS VISIT ONE ANOTHER AND SING KOLENDY OUTSIDE
THEIR DOORS, A CUSTOM EVERYONE THOROUGHLY ENJOYS--SO THE DAY GOES--A HAPPY TIME FOR ALL.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; informant's home ; St. Clair Shores ; 25940 MADISON CT., S.
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
POLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
CHRISTMAS IS A BELOVED HOLIDAY FOR THE POLISH PEOPLE. BEGINNING AT
SUNDOWN, THE FAMILY SITS DOWN TO THE EVENING MEAL. THIS MEAL IS
MEATLESS AND CONSISTS OF NINE COURSES. WHEN THE FIRST EVENING STAR
APPEARS THE MEAL BEGINS. STRAW IS PLACED UNDERNEATH A WHITE
TABLECLOTH TO SIGNIFY CHRIST'S BIRTH IN A MANGER. A CHRISTMAS WAFER
CALLED "OPLATEK" IS SHARED WITH EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BEGINNING
WITH THE FATHER. GOOD HEALTH, GOD'S BLESSINGS AND JOY IS EXTENDED
TO ALL. THIS COMPLETED, THE MEAL BEGINS. THE SOUP IS CREAMED
MUSHROOM. FOLLOWING WE HAVE PIEROGI (DUMPLINGS) WITH CABBAGE OR
POTATO AND CHEESE. WE ALSO HAVE A VARIETY OF FISH. COLD HERRING,
FISH IN GELATIN (GALARECIE), BAKED FISH, RYE BREAD AND SAUR KRAUT
PREPARED WITH MUSHROOMS. COFFEE AND BABKA FOR DESERT. AFTER THE
PEOPLE RETURN FROM MIDNIGHT MASS THEY BRING OUT THE BAKED HAM AND
HOMEMADE KIELBASA WHICH EVERY GOOD POLAK MAKES HIMSELF AND THEY EAT,
DRINK AND MAKE MERRY.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; informant's home ; 25940 MADISON CT, S. ; St. Clair Shores
Keyword(s): ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT ; FOOD CUSTOM
Date learned: 11-01-1971
HOW TO KEEP A BELLY-BUTTON FROM GROWING OUTWARD
IF YOU TAPE A SILVER DOLLAR TO A YOUNG NEWBORN'S NAVEL IT WILL
PREVENT THE NAVEL FROM GROWING OUTWARD.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DIDN'T BELIEVE IT WORKED EVEN THOUGH HER MOTHER TOLD HER
IT DID.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
MNEMONIC DEVICE
ST. WAPINAC-L
Submitter comment:
THIS IS WHAT HE USED TO REMEMBER THE PRESIDENT'S CABINENT AS IT WAS
IN THE YEAR 1938.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- MNEM |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
CURE FOR MILKLEG
SOAK OAK LEAVES IN WATER UNTIL PLIABLE, THEN WRAP AROUND THE
INFECTED LEG. AFTER COVERING WITH THE LEAVES WRAP THE LEG AND
LEAVES WITH HOT TOWELS.
Submitter comment:
AN INDIAN FROM CANADA CURED HIS GRANDMOTHER AFTER A DOCTOR TOLD
HER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO SAVE THE LEG.
THE INFORMANT SEEMED TO BELIEVE THE STORY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): AMERINDIAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
CURE FOR INDIGESTION
SAID HIS FATHER ALWAYS TOLD HIM THAT IF HE DRANK A YOUNG BABY'S
URINE IT WOULD CURE HIS INDIGESTION.
Submitter comment:
SAID HIS FATHER SWORE BY IT BUT HE NEVER HAD THE GUTS TO DO IT
HIMSELF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
BURDOCK-FEVER REDUCER
BOIL BURDOCK IN WATER, ADD SUGAR TO THE WATER, AND DRINK IT.
Submitter comment:
HIS GRANDMOTHER USED IT ON HIM SEVERAL TIMES, SAID IT WORKED.
BURDOCK IS A COARSE, WEEDY PLANT HAVING LARGE, HEART-SHAPED LEAVES
AND PURPLISH FLOWERS SURROUNDED BY HOOKED BRISTLES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1973