The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HURRICANE PARTY

IN THE SOUTHERN AREAS WHERE HURRICANES ARE LIKELY TO
STRIKE, PEOPLE GATHER TOGETHER AT ONE PERSON'S HOUSE,
BEFORE THE STORM ARRIVES. THIS PERSON'S HOUSE IS
PREFERABLY LARGE, HIGH, AND AWAY FROM THE WATER. ALL
THE PROVISIONS FOR A LARGE PARTY ARE MADE AND THE
PARTY MIGHT GO ON FOR A DAY AND A HALF. A LOT OF
DRINKING IS DONE AT THESE AFFAIRS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN