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TO SHOW DISGUST WITH SOMETHING OR SOMEONE, ONE HITS
HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND EXTENDS
HIS RIGHT ARM STRAIGHT OUT.
James Callow comment: POLISH?
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Derision Scorn |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
FIG-THUMB IN HAND BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FINGERS.
I WILL GIVE YOU NOTHING OR HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING
IN THE WAY OF PRESENTS.
Submitter comment: CALLED FEEGASMACHUM.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero SPEECH -- Nothing |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
HAUNTED COTTAGE
THERE IS A HAUNTED COTTAGE ALONG LAKE ERIE JUST EAST OF ERIE,
PENNSYLVANIA. AN OLD GIANT OF A MAN SUPPOSEDLY LIVED THERE
SOME TIME AGO. THIS MAN KILLED A TRESPASSER AT HIS COTTAGE
(THERE ARE RED STAINS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE MAIN ROOM).
HE DUMPED THE BODY IN ERIE AT 32 AND GREENGARDEN AVENUE, AND
THAT STREET SIGN STANDS IN FRONT OF THE COTTAGE. THE OLD MAN'S
SPIRIT PROTECTS THE PLACE FROM TRESPASSERS.
Submitter comment:
ALTHOUGH THE SURROUNDING AREA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL, PEOPLE REFUSE TO
BUILD THERE, AND THE PROPERTY OWNER REFUSES TO SELL THE LAND.
THIS LADY OWNS THE PROPERTY OF THE HAUNTED COTTAGE AND BELIEVES IN
THE STORY. THIS FAMILY OWNS A COTTAGE AT THE SITE OF THE HAUNTED COTTAGE AND
BELIEVE ITS STORY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate PROSE NARRATIVE -- Abnormal in size |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
HAUNTED COTTAGE
THERE IS A HAUNTED COTTAGE ALONG LAKE ERIE JUST EAST OF ERIE,
PENNSYLVANIA. AN OLD GIANT OF A MAN SUPPOSEDLY LIVED THERE
SOME TIME AGO. THIS MAN KILLED A TRESPASSER AT HIS COTTAGE
(THERE ARE RED STAINS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE MAIN ROOM).
HE DUMPED THE BODY IN ERIE AT 32 AND GREENGARDEN AVENUE, AND
THAT STREET SIGN STANDS IN FRONT OF THE COTTAGE. THE OLD MAN'S
SPIRIT PROTECTS THE PLACE FROM TRESPASSERS.
Submitter comment:
ALTHOUGH THE SURROUNDING AREA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL, PEOPLE REFUSE TO
BUILD THERE, AND THE PROPERTY OWNER REFUSES TO SELL THE LAND.
THIS LADY OWNS THE PROPERTY OF THE HAUNTED COTTAGE AND BELIEVES IN
THE STORY. THIS FAMILY OWNS A COTTAGE AT THE SITE OF THE HAUNTED COTTAGE AND
BELIEVE ITS STORY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate PROSE NARRATIVE -- Abnormal in size |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
WHICH EVER GIRL CATCHES THE WEDDING BOUQUET IS THE NEXT
TO GET MARRIED.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bouquet toss |
Date learned: 00001920S
WHEN A YOUNG CHILD SHOULD LOSE A TOOTH, IT IS PLACED
UNDER HIS PILLOW AND THE GOOD TOOTH FAIRY WILL REPLACE
THE TOOTH WITH A SHINY, NEW COIN.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue |
Date learned: 00001920S
IF YOU HAVE WARTS, TIE A STRING AROUND THEM. SLIP THE STRING
OFF AND BURY IT. AS THE STRING ROTS, THE WARTS WILL GO GO AWAY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00001920S
PLACE A RED RIBBON IN A CHILD'S HAIR SO HE WILL NOT
BE OVERLY PRAISED BY PEOPLE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00001920S
IF YOU STUMBLE WHILE YOU ARE WALKING, YOU SHOULD
GO BACK AND REWALK THE SAME SPOT WITHOUT
STUMBLING OR IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Conversions Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 00001920S
WHEN TWO ARE WALKING AND THEY MUST GO ON OPPOSITE
SIDES OF AN OBSTRUCTION, THEY MUST SAY "BREAD
AND BUTTER," OR IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Conversions Leaving Entering Returning home Travel SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00001920S
TO PREVENT BAD LUCK AFTER YOU HAD SPILLED SOME SALT,
MAKE SURE YOU THROW SOME OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
James Callow Keyword(s): ACCIDENT ; POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Conversions Activities |
Date learned: 00001920S
IT IS BAD LUCK IF ONE STEPS ON A CRACK WHILE WALKING.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 00001920S
IF WALKING IN A TRIO, ALL SHOULD WALK ON THE SAME
SIDE OF A TREE OR OTHER OBSTRUCTION, OR IT IS
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Date learned: 00001920S
NEVER ROCK AN EMPTY ROCKING CHAIR OR IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) |
Date learned: 00001920S
IN GERMANY ON EASTER MONDAY, THE BOYS WOULD SPRAY THEIR
FAVORITE GIRL WITH PERFUME. ON TUESDAY, THE GIRLS
WOULD DO THE SAME TO THEIR FAVORITE BOY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; GERMANY ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Tuesday Revenge Day |
Date learned: 00001920S
SWIENCANKA
ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE EASTER, THE PEOPLE GATHER WITH
THE FOOD THEY INTEND TO EAT ON EASTER. THE PARISH
PRIEST THEN BLESSES THE FOOD. THIS IS A POLISH
CUSTOM TERMED SWIENCANKA.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| 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: 00001920S
GERMAN CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE PORK AND SAUERKRAUT SHOULD BE SERVED
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| 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: 00001920S
POLISH CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MIDNIGHT, HERRING SHOULD BE EATEN
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Date learned: 00001920S
THREADS
INVISIBLE TIES ARE THE STRONGEST TIES.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Keyword(s): FRIENDSHIP
James Callow Keyword(s): PARALLELISM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00001920S
VIGILIA
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER SHOULD BE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT THE MOTHER'S
HOUSE--CALLED VIGILIA. THERE SHOULD BE 13 DIFFERENT DISHES
SERVED AND EACH PERSON SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF EACH ITEM.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; Dinner ; FOOD ; holiday ; tradition ; Vigilia
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas 686 Specific number by specific number being described |
Date learned: 00001920'S