This conversation was held between the informant and myself. The informant shall be named GG and I will be MH. GG: So in catholicism there is a belief that if Our Mother [Mother Mary] blesses you, or God, your rosary bead chain will go from silver to gold. And in Medjugorje, in the Herzegovina area… Continue Reading »
I interviewed my informant, Brianna, in the study lounge of the band office. Because of her upbringing in Mexican culture, she was able and eager to share a lot of folklore and folk traditions. One thing she wanted me to document was Posadas, which she learned about from her grandmother and her mother. The following… Continue Reading »
My informant told me of an old Irish belief that he knew called the Promise from Blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque: “If you go to Mass and Communion on nine successive first Fridays of the month you will be allowed to repent your sins on your deathbed.” My informant made a point of making sure that I… Continue Reading »