So where did the 5/1-3-1 come from? Is it legitimate or a novelty?
It comes from whatever the number of shakes the altar boy decides at the time he rings the bells. Always has, always will. Is that legitimate or novelty I don't know, all I know is in this matter, it is always up to the whims of the altar boy who is ringing the bell.
I served and went to many Masses that used a simple dinner bell, good luck ringing that bell only 3 dings. The important thing is *when* it rings, not how many rings it makes.
