The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ITALIAN CUSTOM

THIS IS A WIDELY SEEN CUSTOM IN THE SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF
ITALY. EVERY MORNING WHEN THE FAMILY GOES OUT TO WORK IN THE
FIELDS, THE FATHER AND CHILDREN RIDE IN A CART, BUT THE MOTHER
WALKS AHEAD OF THE CART CARRYING SOME TYPE OF HEAVY TOOL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT