The author, who has spent time in Russia, gives background material on Baba Yaga and then discusses three narratives involving this well known Russian character: "Vasilisa the Beautiful," "The Three Sons," and "Baba Yaga." The interview questions and tape transcriptions are included.

Loscher interviewed his family members regarding kissing as a greeting as well as affectionate expression. His paper includes interviews and an interpretation of kissing rituals in family and social groups.

This is a thoughtful analysis of the reasons for body piercing and tattooing by a young female participant. Included are interviews with two young male participants.

A discussion of rodeo events which emphasizes that "you have to understand jargon, superstitions, stories, pranks, customs, and beliefs to fully understand a cowboy and rodeo." A photograph of a local rodeo event and the official program of Fiesta Days Rodeo July 1997 in Spanish Fork, Utah, are included.

The author attended three campfire ceremonies: The Cub Scout Day Camp, The Boy Scout Campfire, and The College Backpacking Campfire. He then and described ceremonies and skits of each. His extensive field notes are included.

In 1938 six young married women in Rexburg, Idaho, decided to form a group that became a combination book club, classroom, charitable foundation, and giddy sorority. Through the years 70 women have participated. The author has included her field notes.

This paper focuses on political and military plots told by a friend of a friend in the manner which often becomes an urban legend. Included are excerpts of interviews and a web site.

How impecunious skiers and snowboarders create free "meals" from expensive ski lodge menus using crackers, ketchup, lemon wedges, salt and pepper, and other similar ingredients.

An illustrated attempt to analyze various forms of spray-painting on public buildings and to celebrate some of the works as legitimate art forms. Photos.

A non-Spanish speaking Anglo, who has played soccer with a Guatemalan team for four years, attempts to analyze why soccer is so mystically beloved by its participants and viewers.

A look into the complex pranks cooked up by high school boys to make it unnecessary to ask girls directly to be their dates. The author draws on his own experiences and that of his brothers.

This paper contains a brief history of the Mansion's construction and early use, and several ghost stories related by interviewees who lived or worked in the building.

In his discussion of this music form the author describes the form in general, and describes his experience with players thereof. He has interviewed a 23-year old performer who places emphasis on the importance of bluegrass in his life.

This discussion of the prevalence of games among groups of drinkers to enhance conviviality includes card games, endurance games, tag, TV, movie-related, and icebreaker games.

The author has presented an overview of the incidence of ghosts' haunting theaters. She has included interviews with people who have sighted or sensed ghosts in local theaters.

A detailed description of the Seder celebrated at the Sky Room on the Brigham Young University (BYU) campus in April, 1997 which was attended by largely Mormon participants.