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BELIEF LUCK
IF YOU WEAR A PENNY IN A PENNY LOAFER YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.15 |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF LUCK
WHISTLEING BACK STAGE IN A THEATER CAN BRING YOU BAD LUCK
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF LUCK
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A GROOM TO SEE HIS BRIDE IN HER WEDDING DRESS
BEFORE THE CEREMONY
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bride and groom must not see each other BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.41 |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
LEGEND
THE MILKY RIVER IN ST. CLAIR SHORES IS A SHALLOW RIVER THAT DOES NOT
FREEZE WELL IN WINTER. A SMALL BOY WENT SLEDDING ON THE RIVER, AGAINST
THE WISHES OF HIS PARENTS, FELL IN AND WAS NEVER FOUND.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Running water Large current. River, stream.... |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
WEATHER PREDICTION RAIN
WHEN THE FLIES START TO BITE IT WILL RAIN
Where learned: DETROIT
Date learned: 06-00-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER ?
A: AN EMBARRASSED ZEBRA
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF WISHES
IF YOU THROW PENNIES IN A FOUNTAIN AND WISH FOR SOMETHING,
YOUR WISH
WILL COME TRUE
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
AUTOGRAPH VERSE
MAY YOU BE IN HEAVEN ONE HALF HOUR BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU ARE
DEAD
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Z210 |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
CUSTOM DEATH
MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY OF A DECEASED PERSON SHOULD WEAR BLACK ARMBANDS
ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH.
Submitter comment: THIS IS DONE IN THIS FAMILY AS A REMEMBERANCE FOR THE DEAD RELATIVE
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
VERSE
LIZZY BORDON TOOK AN AX GAVE HER FATHER FORTY WACKS, WHEN SHE SAW
WHAT
SHE HAD DONE, SHE GAVE HER MOTHER FORTY ONE.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): RHYME: AABB
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
AUTOGRAPH VERSE
A RING IS ROUND AND HAS NO END AND THAT'S HOW LONG I'LL BE YOUR
FRIEND
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): RHYME: AA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF WEDDING CAKE
PUT A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER YOUR PILLOW AND THE ONE YOU DREAM
ABOUT YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
CUSTOM BIRTH
TAPE A NICKEL TO A BABYS BELLY BUTTON WHEN IT IS BORN.
Submitter comment: THIS PREVENTS THE BELLY BUTTON FROM POPPING OUT.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
CUSTOM FUNERAL
AT AN ITALIAN FUNERAL A BLACK SCARF IS PLACED ON THE CASKET.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
CUSTOM FUNERAL
WHEN A MOTHER DIES SHE IS BURIED WITH RINGS SHE PUT ON THE HANDS OF
HER CHILDREN WHEN THEY WERE BORN
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SO SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED AND SHE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER
CHILDREN.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF LUCK
IF YOU BEND BACKWARDS AND KISS THE BLARNEY STONE IN IRELAND YOU WILL
HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTORTION ; POSITION DIRECTION BACKWARDS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF PATENT SHOES
A GIRL SHOULD NOT WEAR PATENT LEATHER SHOES WHEN SHE IS ON A DATE.
Submitter comment: A BOY CAN LOOK AT THE SHOES AND SEE HER UNDERWEAR.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dating Courtship |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF MENSTRUAL PERIOD
WHEN A GIRL HAS HER MONTHLY PERIOD SHE SHOULD NOT WASH HER HAIR.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS BECAUSE TOO COLD OR TOO HOT WATER CAN CAUSE IRREGULARITIES
IN ONES CYCLE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
BELIEF RAVIOLI
A GIRL SHOULD NOT ORDER RAVIOLI ON A DATE IN A RESTAURANT.
Submitter comment: THIS MAKES BOYS THINK OF PILLOWS.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dating Courtship Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
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