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FAMILY SUPERSTITION-IRISH
IT WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED BY REASON OF SUPERSTITION TO BRING
GARBAGE OUT AFTER 6:00 P.M.
Submitter comment:
MAYBE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH CITY ORDINANCES
ABOUT BURNING AFTER 6:00 P.M. IT MAY THEN HAVE DEVELOPED
INTO A SUPERSTITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE GRIM REAPER
THE WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETICS HAS CREATED A NUMBER OF
IMAGINARY CREATURES. ONE IS WELL KNOWN TO THE MANY ROOKIES
WHO HAVE FAILED TO MAKE THE GRADE. GEORGE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE
CLEVELAND BROWNS FOOTBALL TEAM THIS PAST SUMMER. HE FAILED.
HE MENTIONED THAT THE GRIM REAPER WAS ALWAYS PRESENT. WHEN YOU
WERE CALLED TO THE COACH:S OFFICE, 'THE REAPER' HAD STRUCK AND
HIS PRESENCE WAS FELT. THIS CREATURE SEEMS TO BE RATHER UNIVERSAL
IN CONJUNCTION WITH AMERICAN FOOTBALL.
Submitter comment: GEORGE TOLD ME THIS AFTER RETURNING TO DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 08-00-1964
A WORTHWHILE THOUGHT
EVER READY, EVER PRESENT,
NEVER READY, NEVER PLEASANT.
Submitter comment:
A FAVORITE SAYING OF MRS. HYATT'S FATHER THAT SHE REMEMBERS FROM
HER CHILDHOOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; INITIAL ITERATION ; PARALLELISM ; RHYME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
POLISH PROVERB
EVERYONE HAS HIS OWN MOTH THAT BITES HIM.
(POLISH) KAZDY MA SWEGO MOLA COGO GRYZJE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): INSECT
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION ; PESSIMISM ; SYMBOL ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION ; POLITICS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
A POLISH PROVERB
NOT EVERYTHING IS GOLD THAT SHINES
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS THIS PROVERB FROM USE IN POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ILLUSION ; OBSERVATION ; QUALITY ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-28-1967
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
NO WORK, NO EAT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; ELLIPSIS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB-- POLISH
OKAZJA Z TYTU TYSA, Z PRZODU JA, BRAC TRZEBA
(WHEN) AN OCCASION IS BALD (SIC) FROM BEHIND YOU HAVE TO
TAKE IT FROM THE FRONT
Submitter comment:
THIS SAYING IMPLIES THAT ITS NECESSARY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF AN OCCASION AS IT COMES
MY FATHER KNOWS IT FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): INGENUITY ; OPPORTUNITY ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
PROVERB
THE OLDER THE FIDDLE THE SWEETER THE TUNE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE ; MUSIC ; OBSERVATION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
POLISH PROVERB
NIE MIATA BABA KIOPOTU I KUPITA SOBIE PROSIE (POLISH)
THE OLD WOMAN DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLES AND SHE
BOUGHT HERSELF A PIG
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A POPULAR SAYING WHEN SOMEONE DOES SOMETHING USELESS
I KNOW THIS FROM HOME
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; IRONY ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH PROVERB
NA POCHYTE DRYUVO RAJDA ROZA WEJDZIE (POLISH)
ON A SLANTING TREE ANY GOAT CAN CLIMB
Submitter comment: MY FATHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
POLISH PROVERB
ZJESZ Z RINAS BECZKI SOLI ZANIM POZNASZ CO GO BOLI (POLISH)
ONE HAS TO EAT WITH SOMEONE A WHOLE BARREL OF SALT BEFORE ONE KNOWS WHAT HURTS THE OTHER
Submitter comment:
THIS SAYING IMPLIES THAT IT TAKES A LONG TIME BEFORE
ONE REALLY KNOWS ANOTHER.
MY GRANDFATHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): CONSIDERATION ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
POLISH PROVERB
KTO NIE MA NIE TROCI (POLISH)
THE ONE THAT HAS NOTHING LOSES NOTHING
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION ; RATIONALIZATION ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
ONE WHO DOESN'T LISTEN TO HIS PARENTS LISTENS TO THE DOG SKIN
Submitter comment:
TRANSLATED FROM THE POLISH
DOG SKIN MEANS , LOWERS HIS OWN DIGNITY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; DISCIPLINE ; OBEDIENCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
ONE WHO LAYS A HAND ON HIS PARENTS LOSES THAT HAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): SUPERSTITION
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
POLISH PROVERB
SWAJ SWAJEGO NIE SKRZYWDZI (POLISH)
ONE WILL NOT DO HARM TO ONE'S OWN
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
POLISH:
A PAIR OF LEGS IN YOUTH ARE BETTER THAN THREE IN OLD AGE
LEPSZE DWIE NOGI W MTODOSCI ANIZELI TRZY W STAROSCI
Submitter comment: MY FATHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBERS ; THIRD LEG=CANE ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Body part Senses Lower body, legs PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
A POLISH PROVERB
CHUDA FARA SAM PLEBAN DZVANI (SP?) (POLISH)
THE PARISH IS POOR- THE PASTOR HIMSELF RINGS THE BELL.
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS THIS PROVERB FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): POVERTY ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
A POLISH PROVERB
TRANSLATION: THE PITCHER WILL CARRY WATER ONLY TO A CERTAIN TIME.
Submitter comment:
THIS MEANS THAT NOTHING LASTS FOREVER.
MY FATHER REMEMBERS THIS FROM POLAND.
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-15-1967
TRADITIONAL POLISH CELEBRATION OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
ON HOLY THURSDAY THE BISHOPS AND PRIESTS WASH THE FEET OF 12
POOR PEOPLE IN MEMORY OF THE LAST SUPPER.
ON GOOD FRIDAY THERE IS A SPECIAL MASS WITH PRAYERS FOR ALL.
THE HOLY SACRAMENT IS PUT INTO A DARK CELL, AS CHRIST WAS, TO BE
ADORED CONSTANTLY. THERE IS A SPECIAL TOMB PUT UP AT A SIDE ALTAR
WHICH IS DECORATED WITH FLOWERS AND OFTEN DOVES. HERE THE PEOPLE
COME TO VISIT AND PRAY BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
ON HOLY SATURDAY WATER AND THORNS ARE BLESSED IN THE MORNING AT
CHURCH. IN THE AFTERNOON, A BASKET OF FOOD IS TAKEN TO THE CHURCH TO
BE BLESSED. THE BASKET TRADITIONALLY CONTAINS BREAD, SALT, PEPPER,
EASTER EGGS (BOILED), KIELBASA (SAUSAGE), AND BUTTER IN THE FORM OF
A LAMB. ALSO, IT IS CUSTOMARY TO VISIT AS MANY CHURCHES AS POSSIBLE
THAT DAY.
AT DAWN OF EASTER SUNDAY, THE RESURRECTION MASS IS HELD.
AFTER THIS MASS, THE FAMILY COMES HOME TO EASTER BREAKFAST
COMPOSED OF THE EASTER BASKET FOOD. AS A CUSTOMARY PRACTICE, THE
MEAL IS STARTED BY THE OLDEST MEMBER, WHO TAKES A BLESSED EGG, WHICH
HAS BEEN QUARTERED, AND SHARES IT WITH EACH MEMBER, WISHING HIM
HAPPINESS AND HEALTH. THE EGG IS REPRESENTATIVE OF LIFE. THEN
EVERYONE SITS DOWN TO EAT THE EASTER MEAL.
MY GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS THIS FROM PRACTICE TO THIS DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA ; WATER
Date learned: 10-27-1967