The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ITALIAN

IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK TO CLEAN DUST WEBS FROM YOUR
HOUSE OR ACTUALLY ANY KIND OF CLEANING IN THE MONTH
OF AUGUST. MUST BE DONE BEFORE AUGUST 1 OR REST
OF THE YEAR WILL BRING BAD LUCK.

Submitter comment: (ALSO SEE THE SAME INFORMANT'S CONTENTION THAT
ITALIANS FROWN ON AUGUST WEDDINGS, PERHAPS BECAUSE
IT'S THE MONTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN--P545)

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 12-00-1969