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Go to sleep little baby,
Go to sleep little baby,
When you wake,
We'll play patty cake
And ride a skinny little pony.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Cradle song Lullaby Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00-00-1957
When yellow-green air is present take shelter, a tornado is near
by.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Wind Whirlwind Hurricane Cyclone Tornado BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00-00-1953
New Year's Day
A man should always be the first person through the door on
New Year's Day because he will bring you good luck in the coming
year.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1931
Luck
Two things you should always eat on New Year's Day: Greens
and Black-Eye Peas. Greens for money and Black-Eye Peas for
luck.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
James Callow Keyword(s): Homeopathic Magic -- green
Date learned: 00-00-1931
GREEK CUSTOM
AT A GREEK FUNERAL, A PICTURE OF THE PERSON IS HUNG UP.
JUST BEFORE THE PERSON IS BURIED, EVERYONE GOES UP
AND KISSES THE PICTURE OF THE PERSON.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-08-1970
SLOVAK MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IN SLOVAKIAN VILLAGES, THE PEOPLE ARE FARMERS. SO, WHEN
A YOUNG MAN MARRIES, HE BRINGS HOME HIS BRIDE TO HELP.
WHERE THERE ARE NO YOUNG MEN IN THE FAMILY, THE BRIDE
BRINGS HOME THE HUSBAND.
IN THE CASE WHERE THE YOUNG MAN BRINGS HOME HIS BRIDE,
THE WHOLE WEDDING PARTY GOES TO HER HOME AND LOADS HER
BELONGINGS--CHEST, FEATHERBED, PILLOWS, LINENS AND
WHATEVER HER PARENTS CAN AFFORD TO GIVE HER. THEY ALSO
HAVE A GYPSY STRING ORCHESTRA PLAYING ALL THE WAY.
THE WEDDING CELEBRATION LASTS THREE DAYS. THERE IS NO
HONEYMOON.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
IN A GREEK WEDDING, THE BRIDE AND GROOM WALK AROUND
THE ALTAR WITH THEIR HANDS BOUND TOGETHER TO
SYMBOLIZE JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE BOUND TOGETHER.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Walking around altar |
Date learned: 03-08-1970
IT IS A CUSTOM IN BOTH OF THESE INFORMANTS' FAMILIES TO
EAT PORK AND SAUERKRAUT ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
Date learned: 10-00-1971
IF YOU DON'T EAT PORK ON NEW YEAR'S DAY IT MEANS
YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
Date learned: 10-00-1971
SLOVAK CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOM
BEFORE THE FAMILY SAT DOWN TO EAT DINNER, EACH
MEMBER WASHED THEMSELVES WITH A SILVER COIN WHICH WAS
TO BRING THEM PROSPERITY FOR THE NEXT YEAR.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
SLOVAK CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOM
IN A HOME WHERE THERE ARE YOUNG GIRLS, AFTER THE MEAL
WAS OVER, A YOUNG MAN WAS ALWAYS WELCOME BECAUSE IT
WAS A SIGN OF THEIR DAUGHTER BEING MARRIED. BUT IF A
GIRL CAME FIRST, IT WAS A SIGN THAT THEIR DAUGHTER
WOULD BE AN OLD MAID.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
SLOVAK CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ON CHRISTMAS DAY THE YOUNG CHILDREN WOULD GO CAROLLING.
EACH CARRIES AN APPLE. THEN THEY WOULD INSERT THE
COINS THEY COLLECTED INTO THE APPLE.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
SLOVAK MAY DAY CUSTOM
WHEN A YOUNG MAN HAG A DIRL FRIEND, HE WOULD (DURING THE
EARLY HOURS) CHOP A TREE AND PLANT IT BY HER BEDROOM
WINDOW. THIS WAS A SIGN OF A WEDDING SOON OR AN
ENGAGEMENT.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Symbols of engagement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 21 equinox to June 20 |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
SLOVAK EASTER CUSTOM
ON SATURDAY OF HOLY WEEK, THE WOMEN BAKED BREAD AND
PREPARED HAM AND KOLBASI. THESE WERE PACKED INTO A
BASKET AND TAKEN TO CHURCH ON EASTER SUNDAY AND WERE
BLESSED. THEN THE FAMILY CAME HOME AND EVERYONE
ATE OF THE BLESSED FOOD, INCLUDING ANYONE WHO VISITED
THEM.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
PEDIDDLE
IF THERE IS A "ONE-EYED" CAR AT NIGHT, THE GUY CAN KISS
THE GIRL IF HE SAYS "PEDIDDLE" FIRST. IF SHE SAYS
IT FIRST, SHE SLAPS HIS FACE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS PLAYED IN
CLEVELAND WHEN HE WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. ALSO, HE SAID
THAT FRIENDS IN CHICAGO ALSO HAD HEARD OF IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-27-1970
IT'S UNLUCKY TO START ON A NEW JOB OR A NEW PROJECT
ON A FRIDAY.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 10-22-1968
BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 10-22-1968
TO PREDICT HOW MANY CHILDREN ONE WILL HAVE, TAKE A
NEEDLE AND THREAD, PLACE THE NEEDLE IN THE ERASER
END OF A PENCIL, THEN HOLD THE POINT OF THE PENCIL
JUST ABOVE THE VICTIM'S WRIST, LETTING IT SWING
FREELY. AT FIRST IT WILL CIRCLE, THEN ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING WILL OCCUR:
1. IF IT SWINGS NORTH TO SOUTH, IT SIGNIFIES A BOY
CHILD.
2. IF IT SWINGS EAST TO WEST, IT SIGNIFIES A GIRL.
3. IF IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL, IT MEANS
THE END OR NO CHILDREN.
BETWEEN THE PREDICTIONS (BOY OR GIRL) THE NEEDLE WILL
CIRCLE, AND WHEN THE PREDICTIONS HAVE STOPPED, IT
WILL STOP CIRCLING.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT BELIEVED IN THIS METHOD BECAUSE SHE HAD
DONE IT ON MARRIED WOMEN AND IT TOLD HOW MANY
CHILDREN (BOYS AND GIRLS) THAT THEY DID GIVE
BIRTH TO.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of object for determining number of children or sex of unborn P863.3 |
Date learned: 09-00-1971
WHEN YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, YOU WILL RECEIVE
MONEY, IF RIGHT HANDS, YOU WILL BE SHAKING
HANDS.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails |
Date learned: 10-22-1968
DURING WORLD WAR II, MOANS WERE HEARD COMING FROM
CHRIST'S GRAVE IN JERUSALEM. IT WAS FELT THAT HE DID
NOT APPROVE OF THE WAR.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 11-23-1967