James Callow Folklore Archive
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IF A SPOON DROPS, IT MEANS THAT A CHILD IS COMING.
IF A FORK DROPS, IT MEANS THAT A WOMAN IS COMING.
IF A KNIFE DROPS, IT MEANS THAT A MAN IS COMING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 03-23-1968