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Passing It On: The Folklore of St. Louis - Its Traditions, Superstitions, Rituals and Folk Beliefs
Passing It On The Folklore of St Louis Its Traditions Superstitions Rituals and Folk Beliefs Author:John L. Oldani, Ph.D. In this book on local lore, Oldani probes the areas proverbs, superstitions, customs, legends and even insults. From childhood jump-rope rhymes and riddles to holiday customs, ethnic sayings and modern-day graffiti and internet quips, Oldani captures the citys lore. — Dr. John L Oldani is to folklore what pepperoni is to pizza: he brings out the ... more »flavor of all the lore, says former KMOX radio personality Jim White, who contributes a foreward to the book. Oldani, longtime professor of American Studies, catalogues folk food favorites like brain sandwiches and toasted ravioli as well as St. Louis ethnic terms like the scrubby Dutch.« less