The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BIRD IN THE WINDOW

IF THERE HAPPENS TO BE AN OPEN WINDOW IN THE HOUSE
AND A BIRD FLIES IN THE HOUSE, THERE IS SURE
TO BE A DEATH IN THE HOUSEHOLD.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS AN OLD
POLISH TRADITION. AT ANY RATE, HER POLISH
MOTHER INFORMED HER OF THE BELIEF.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN