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Subject: Happy Hogmanay Author: The Mitchells [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:45:52 01/02/10 Sat 'There are many customs, both national and local, associated with Hogmanay. The most widespread national custom is the practice of 'first-footing' which starts immediately after midnight. This involves being the first person to cross the threshold of a friend or neighbour and often involves the giving of symbolic gifts such as salt (less common today), coal, shortbread, whisky, and black bun (a rich fruit cake) intended to bring different kinds of luck to the householder. Food and drink (as the gifts) are then given to the guests. This may go on throughout the early hours of the morning and well into the next day (although modern days see people visiting houses until 3 January). The first-foot is supposed to set the luck for the rest of the year'. It was indeed another fine celebration of family, friends and feasting. Thanks to Christene and Jon (hosts), Lorie and Peter (sub-hosts!) and everyone present and absent for their contributions. I still miss Andy Stewart in his tartan singing Auld Lang Syne over Dick Stewart's (is he still alive?!) Rockin' New Year's Eve but that's time marching on although definitely not progress. I like Peter's resolution to spend more time on the Bulletin Board this year posting and not just reading like a lot of you voyeurs! Hope both families of Travelling Wilburys have safe journeys home today to Swampscott and da Soo. Oh yeah, just weighed myself - 225lbs of rippling musc... mucu... fat! Already 5 push-ups under my belt! Next official weigh in is my birthday, St Peter's Day June 29th 2010. What's the prize?!* Love and Good Luck to All from 238 Erie St, Stratford [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]