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THE SCOTS MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRST PERSON TO STEP FOOT
ACROSS THEIR DOORWAY IN A NEW YEAR IS DARK-HAIRED,
BECAUSE THIS ACTION WILL BRING GOOD LUCK TO THE HOUSEHOLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGHLAND PARK
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |