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NUMBER THIRTEEN

IT IS UNLUCKY TO WEAR ANYTHING WITH THE NUMBER THIRTEEN ON IT OR TO
OWN ANYTHING WITH THIRTEEN ON IT.
HEARD THIS IN GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: 686 Specific number by specific number being described

Date learned: 11-26-1967

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MOSLEM BURIAL

DURING WORLD WAR II THE AMERICANS FOUGHT THE GERMANS
AND ITALIANS IN NORTH AFRICA. THE MOSLEMS WERE CAPTURED
BY OUR ENEMIES AND MADE TO FIGHT US. THESE MOSLEMS HAD
A UNIQUE WAY OF BURYING THEIR DEAD: THEY DUG A HOLE
ABOUT FOUR FEET DEEP AND STOOD THE CORPSE UP ON ITS
FEET, THEN BURIED HIM COMPLETELY, LEAVING HIS CHEST
ON UP ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL. THE REST OF THE CORPSE
WAS COVERED BY A MOUNT OF DIRT. WHEN IT RAINED VERY
HARD, THE GROUND WOULD WASH AWAY AND UPPER PART OF THE
CORPSES WERE VISIBLE, MAKING A VERY GORY SIGHT.

Submitter comment: THIS WAS TOLD TO ME AT OUR HOUSE.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 11-26-1967

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MANGER

MANY PEOPLE PUT FIGURINES RESEMBLING THE NATIVITY
SCENE UNDER THEIR CHRISTMAS TREES. THESE SMALL
STATUES ARE USUALLY A FEW INCHES IN HEIGHT.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes

Date learned: 12-01-1967

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MISTLETOE

DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, MISTLETOE IS HUNG FROM
CHANDELIERS, ARCHWAYS, ETC. WHEN A PERSON STANDS
UNDER THIS MISTLETOE, THE FIRST PERSON OF THE
OPPOSITE SEX TO COME UP TO SUCH PERSON, IS TO KISS
HIM OR HER.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM PARENTS WHEN VERY YOUNG.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Keyword(s): PARASITE ; poison ; POISONOUS PLANT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Mistletoe and other greenery

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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THE GROOM SHOULD NEVER LOOK AT THE BRIDE BEFORE THEY
ARE MARRIED ON THEIR WEDDING DAY. IF HE DOES, BAD
LUCK WILL COME TO HIM.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS MANY YEARS AGO BEFORE A WEDDING.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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EVERY BRIDE MUST HAVE ON SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING
NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, AND SOMETHING BLUE WHEN
SHE GOES UP TO THE ALTAR.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS LONG AGO BUT DON'T KNOW WHO FROM.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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IT IS THE CUSTOM AT WEDDINGS TO THROW RICE AT THE BRIDE
AND GROOM AS THEY LEAVE THE CHURCH. THE RICE IS A
SYMBOL OF FERTILITY AND SO THIS THROWING OF RICE IS
A HOPE THAT THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE HAVE CHILDREN.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS A FEW YEARS AGO.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Rice

Date learned: 12-02-1967

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THE BRIDE THROWS THE BOUQUET WHEN SHE LEAVES THE
CHURCH. THE GIRL WHO CATCHES THE FLOWERS WILL
BE THE NEXT GIRL PRESENT TO GET MARRIED.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS FROM A FRIEND MANY YEARS AGO.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss

Date learned: 11-26-1967

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IF YOU EAT SAUERKRAUT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE YOU'LL BECOME
RICH.

Submitter comment: MY FATHER TOLD ME THIS AT HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

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
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 11-24-1967

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THE LAST BLAST

IT IS A COMMON CUSTOM AMONG THE AMERICANS TO GET INEBRIATED
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS AT HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
Food Drink -- Drink

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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NOISE MAKERS AND STREAMERS ARE ALWAYS AT NEW YEAR'S EVE
PARTIES TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR. THEY ARE USED WHEN
THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN GRADE SCHOOL.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
BELIEF -- Use of Object
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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THE FIRST ONE TO COME THROUGH THE DOOR ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
SHOULD BE A MAN, FOR GOOD LUCK. IF IT'S A WOMAN, IT'S
BAD LUCK. ALSO APPLIES TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO CALLS
YOU ON THE PHONE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FATHER BELIEVED STRONGLY.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Good luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 02-12-1972

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IT IS COMMON CUSTOM FOR PEOPLE TO KISS ONE ANOTHER AT
THE START OF A NEW YEAR. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE AT
PARTIES ON NEW YEAR'S EVE.

Submitter comment: HEARD THIS AT HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ARE OPENED BY SOME FAMILIES ON
CHRISTMAS EVE.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS THROUGH MY FRIENDS.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN MOST FAMILIES, INCLUDING OURS,
ARE ALWAYS OPENED ON CHRISTMAS MORNING BEFORE
BREAKFAST.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM OUR FAMILY.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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MANGER

MANY PEOPLE PUT FIGURINES RESEMBLING THE NATIVITY
SCENE UNDER THEIR CHRISTMAS TREES. THESE SMALL
STATUES ARE USUALLY A FEW INCHES IN HEIGHT.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes

Date learned: 12-01-1967

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MISTLETOE

DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, MISTLETOE IS HUNG FROM
CHANDELIERS, ARCHWAYS, ETC. WHEN A PERSON STANDS
UNDER THIS MISTLETOE, THE FIRST PERSON OF THE
OPPOSITE SEX TO COME UP TO SUCH PERSON, IS TO KISS
HIM OR HER.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM PARENTS WHEN VERY YOUNG.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Keyword(s): PARASITE ; poison ; POISONOUS PLANT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Mistletoe and other greenery

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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BEFORE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, PEOPLE CUT DOWN EVERGREEN
TREES AND STAND THEM UP IN THEIR LIVING ROOMS
BY MEANS OF SUPPORTS. THEY THEN DECORATE THESE
TREES WITH MULTI-COLORED BUBLS, LIGHTS, TINSEL,
ORNAMENTS OF ALL SORTS, STRINGED POPCORN, ETC.
THEY USUALLY LEAVE THEM UP TILL AFTER NEW YEAR'S
DAY.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM HOME.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree

Date learned: 12-01-1967

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS

DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, FAMILIES, CLUBS,
ORGANIZATIONS, ETC., GO AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS
OF COMMUNITIES AND SING CAROLS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS. THE RESIDENTS COME
TO THE WINDOWS AND LISTEN TO THEM.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling

Date learned: 12-01-1967

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HIDE AND SEEK

THIS GAME IS PLAYED BY THREE OR MORE CHILDREN. ONE
PERSON IS "IT" AND CLOSES HIS EYES AND COUNTS TO FIFTY
AT THE BASE. EVERYONE ELSE HIDES. WHEN THE COUNTER
IS THROUGH COUNTING, HE GOES AND LOOKS FOR THE OTHERS.
WHEN HE SEES A PLAYER HE THEN RUNS TO THE BASE AND
SAYS, "ONE, TWO, THREE, ON (NAMES THE PERSON)." THE
HIDER ALSO RUNS TO THE BASE AND TOUCHES IT SAYING,
"FREE!" THE FIRST ONE TO THE BASE AND THROUGH WITH
THEIR SENTENCE WINS. THE HIDER IS EITHER CAUGHT OR
FREE. THE FIRST ONE CAUGHT IS "IT" FOR THE NEXT
GAME.

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Where learned: OHIO ; CANTON

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Song: Game, Pastime, Sport

Date learned: 11-30-1967

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