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NEW YEAR'S DAY
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY IN SCOTLAND THE FIRST FOOT TO CROSS THE DOOR
USUALLY BRINGS A PIECE OF COAL, A PIECE OF BREAD, AND A BOTTLE OF
WHISKEY. THE COAL SYMBOLIZES WARMTH, THE BREAD SYMBOLIZES HAVING
FOOD IN THE HOUSE, AND THE WHISKEY SYMBOLIZES HAVING GOOD CHEER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's |
Date learned: 00-00-1978