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GUEST,Debbie	Folklore: Silver coin for the baby (60* d)	RE: Folklore: Silver coin for the baby	06 Nov 12
I remember my mom giving a new baby a silver coin. She wouldn't even touch or hold a newborn until she had been able to put silver in it's hand. She did it to all her grandchildren as well.I have been doing the same, and have been questioned why, and always said it was so the child would never be without money. My mom is from Surrey,England and her mom from Glasgow,Scotland,and before that it was Ireland. We are in Canada now, and my sister's and I will do the same before we touch a newborn. We also never give a new wallet or purse without a coin inside, and I have even had to give my mom a coin when a new knife set was given to me!

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