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IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK IN GERMAN TRADITION TO
MARRY WHEN THE HANDS OF THE CLOCK ARE POINTING
DOWNWARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 03-28-1968