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A WOMAN DOESN'T GO TO THE FUNERAL OF HER HUSBAND OR HER CHILD.
IT IS BAD LUCK TO DO SO.
Submitter comment:
MY GRANDMOTHER BELIEVES IN THIS AND DID NOT ATTEND HER HUSBAND,
SON OR DAUGHTER'S FUNERAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1979