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Once again, I'm looking for some information for a publication of Armenian American folklore. The next leg of this project has to do with superstitions; bad luck, good luck, evil eye, etc. The information I need is what is an Armenian superstition that you know of, believe in and/or take part in. What specifically is the superstition? Such as what is the evil eye. Give an analysis/description of what the superstition means, looks like, how one participates in it (such as throwing salt over one's left shoulder). How did you first become familiar with the superstition? Is it something that your family has taught you at a young age? Is it something that Armenian's as a whole believe? What is your personal interpretation of the superstition? Do you believe in it, why or why not? Do you participate in it, why or why not? Do you find the superstition to be true or absolutely silly? Other more general information that I would need, and is completely optional are.... What age bracket are you? such as 20s, 30s, teens, etc Are you male or female? Are you a student or professional career? What do you study? What profession are you? Do you consider yourself more Armenian, American or an equal of both? Depending on the answers, I may need to ask you for more information. This project is due Friday October 17th. It's a very quick and easy thing, so don't worry about not answering until the last minute.

I need the information for this particular part of the project by Friday. I've been finding a ton of information, I just really need someone's personal experience to go along with it.

Hi everyone! I'm an anthropology major at CSUN. Presently I am taking a class in folklore, in which we are collecting various types of Armenian American folklore for a future publication. The project that we are working on right now is about foods. If anyone would like to help me out, answer some questions and provide some insight, I would be very grateful. What I am looking for in regards to food is one of the following: a specific food/recipe prepared for a specific occasion (such as weddings, holiday, custom, etc) a food that Armenians do not eat due to a religious and/or cultural reason a food/recipe that is very near and dear to your heart, perhaps a special dish that a relative would make especially for you Once the food/recipe is identified, I'd need the following answered. When is this food partaken? Why is this food important to you, your family, your culture? What does this food mean to you? How do you feel when you partake of this food? Then there are some basic questions in regards to you specifically...which you can leave blank and remain anonymous within the publication. Are you Armenian American? Do you identify with Armenia or America more? How ingrained is the Armenian culture/customs are you? What is your age bracket? (such as teens, 20s, 30s, etc) Are you male or female? What is your relationship status? If you have children, do you raise them to have Armenian traditions? If you are a student, what do you study and why? If you work, what is your professional field, and why did you choose that for a career? Again, I appreciate any and all help that you may offer.