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Whenever you eat an apple, twist the core, saying a letter
of the alphabet on each turn. Whatever letter the core
breaks off is the letter of the last name of the person
you will marry.
Submitter comment:
This is done in many of the grade schools, especially
grades two through six.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00001970S