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IN JAPAN BRIDES WEAR A WHITE SCARF OVER THEIR
ELABORATE HEADRESS TO COVER UP THEIR HORNS BECAUSE
(THEY) ARE SUPPOSEDLY PART DEVIL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; JAPAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bride |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH MARRIAGE CUSTOM
AFTER THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY IS OVER AND BEFORE THE
COUPLE ENTER THE HALL FOR THE RECEPTION, THEY ARE
MET BY THE COOK WITH BREAD AND SALT, WHICH THEY
MUST EAT. THIS SIGNIFIES GROWTH AND PLENTY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Given by cook |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM TO PASS A BOWL AROUND AT A
WEDDING. THIS BRINGS THE NEWLYWEDS GOOD FORTUNE.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THIS WAS ORIGINALLY MEANT FOR
GOOD LUCK AND NOW IT IS DONE TO TAKE UP A
COLLECTION FOR THE BAND.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dinner |
Date learned: 04-18-1965
RUSSIAN WEDDING CUSTOM
IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM TO MAKE A
A TOAST WITH EVERY MALE GUEST AT THE RECEPTION.
SINCE THIS WOULD MEAN TOTAL DISTRUCTION FOR THE GROOM
AND BRIDE, THEY ONLY HAVE ONE DRINK AS A TOKEN, THEN
THE BEST MAN TAKES THE NEWLYWEDS PLACE AND HE HAS
THE DRINKS WITH EVERY MALE GUEST.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dinner |
Date learned: 11-29-1969
AT POLISH WEDDINGS THE GUESTS BANG PLATES WITH THEIR
FORKS WHEN THEY WANT BRIDE AND GROOM TO KISS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping |
Date learned: 11-15-1968
AT A POLISH WEDDING RECEPTION, THE BRIDE WEARS AN
APRON. WHEN THE GUESTS DANCE WITH THE BRIDE,
THEY PIN MONEY TO THE APRON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM TO GIVE THE BRIDE AND GROOM
AT A WEDDING A JUG OF WINE AND A LOAF OF BREAD.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT THIS CUSTOM IS CARRIED OUT,
SO THAT THE BRIDE AND GROOM WILL NEVER WANT FOR
FOOD..
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Gifts |
Date learned: 04-18-1965
POLISH CUSTOM: AT MIDNIGHT OF THE NIGHT OF THE
WEDDING, THE BRIDE REMOVES HER VEIL. THIS SIGNIFIES
THAT SHE IS NO LONGER A BRIDE FOR HER WEDDING DAY
IS OVER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: 03-13-1970
IT IS TRADITIONAL TO SPEND ONE'S HONEYMOON IN
MIAGARA FALLS (NEW YORK).
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Honeymoon |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE SHIVAREE OR BELLING CEREMONY OCCURRED AFTER A
MARRIAGE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF 50 YEARS AGO. AFTER
THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE RETIRED FOR THE EVENING, THE
TOWNSPEOPLE WOULD GO TO THEIR HOUSE AND MAKE ALL KINDS
OF RACKET, OFTEN WITH BELLS, UNTIL THE COUPLE INVITED
THEM IN TO TREAT THE CROWD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.1341 |
Date learned: 00-00-1915
JUST BEFORE THEY LEAVE FOR HOME FROM THEIR YEARLY
VACATION IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, THE INFORMANTS' FAMILY
THROW A PARTY FOR EACH OF THE RELATIVES AS THEY LEAVE
FOR HOME. THIS IS MORE COMMON TO THE YOUNGER
GENERATIONS OF THE FAMILIES.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HER FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Summer CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
CREAMED HERRING EATEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE GUARANTEES A
HAPPY YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 11-19-1968
NEVER EAT ANY FOWL ON NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR YOUR GOOD LUCK
WILL FLY AWAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; RELATIVES ; HANDED DOWN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL YEAR, MAKE SURE THAT ON JANUARY 1
YOU EAT BLACKEYED PEAS AND HOGS HEAD.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS AN OLD NEGRO CUSTOM THAT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN
TO MISS BLACK FROM HER GRANDPARENTS AND IS WELL KNOWN
AMONG THE AMERICAN NEGRO.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SCOTCH CUSTOM AND SUPERSTITION FOR GOOD LUCK
AT 12 MIDNIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE, A BLACK HAIRED MAN CARRYING
A PIECE OF COAL INTO A FRIENDS' HOME BRINGS GOOD LUCK
FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
FIVE MINUTES BEFORE NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE WHOLE FAMILY
GATHERS AT THE OPEN BACK DOOR AND RUNS TO THE OPEN FRONT
DOOR, WHILE BANGING SPOONS AGAINST THE SIDE OF PANS
TO USHER OUT THE OLD YEAR AND HELP BRING IN THE NEW
YEAR.
Submitter comment: LEARNED AS A CHILD IN FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
AN EXTRA PLACE IS SET AT THE TABLE FOR ANY DECEASED
PERSON DURING THE YEAR.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Table setting and clearing |
Date learned: 11-01-1967
THE CHRIST CHILD IS NOT PUT INTO THE MODEL MANGER
UNTIL CHRISTMAS MORNING.
Submitter comment: FROM FAMILY TRADITION AS A CHILD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes |
Date learned: 11-26-1967
CANDLES ARE LIT IN THE WINDOW TO LIGHT THE WAY OF MARY
AND JOSEPH.
Submitter comment: FROM FAMILY WHEN YOUNG.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 11-26-1967