The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AFTER A PERSON HAS EATEN ALL THE CHICKEN OFF A PULLY-BONE, HE HAS
ANOTHER PERSON TO PULL THE BONE APART WITH HIM UNDER THE
TABLE. THE PERSON THAT GETS THE SHORTEST PIECE WILL MARRY
FIRST. THAT PERSON SHOULD PUT THE SMALL PIECE OF BONE ON
TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE HOUSE.
THE FIRST PERSON OF THE MATCHING (OPPOSITE?) SEX TO COME THROUGH
THE DOOR WILL MARRY THE OWNER OF THE BONE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Keyword(s): WISHBONE

Date learned: 04-03-1969