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GUEST,NSC BS: Hogmanay rhyme (7) Hogmanay rhyme 28 Dec 01

When I was young and living in Newcastle upon Tyne there was a "first footing" tradition which consisted of a tall dark stranger being the first person to cross the threshld in the New year.

When "first footing" the person hasd to carry a piece of coal for warmth, some salt for the season, sugar for sweetness and a drop of New year spirit. there used to be a ryume to go with this but I cannot remember it.

Any catters have any memories or ideas on this.


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