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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
Those sound like 'first footing gifts'.......taken by the 'first foot' at New year.
Though tradition states that it is unlucky for a woman or a red headed male to bring the New year into your house.
Coal signifies that you would have warmth for the home for the coming year, salt - money, and bread to signify food for the family.
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Ok ... but where do the snot rags fit in
