The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Wish Belief

When a child's tooth is extracted if he puts it under his pillow and sleeps on it, makes a wish it will come to pass.

When the first star is seen, make a wish and say:
Star light, star bright,
First star I've seen tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Get the wish I wish tonight.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED