James Callow Folklore Archive
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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
SUPERSTITION
DON'T PUT SHOES ON TABLE BECAUSE IT WILL LEAD TO FAMILY ARGUMENTS.
Submitter comment:
SHOES PLACED ON THE KITCHEN TABLE UNDOUBTEDLY CAUSED ARGUMENTS BE-
CAUSE THAT WAS NO PLACE FOR THEM. BESIDES A SPANKING USUALLY
FOLLOWED THAT ACTION.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1940