Talk:First-Foot

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My family is from Scarborough in the North Riding of Yorkshire. My father was popular as a first footer because he was dark haired which contradicts the article. It is most likely that the tradition varies across the county (perhaps following the dialect changes). Additionally it was also considered lucky for the first footer to carry a lump of coal in his pocket (perhaps because of the dark colour?).

Actually the article says that dark haired men were considered lucky. Fraslet 13:08, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

I've always heard/read that the First Footer was supposed to carry coal as a symbol of heat for the home for the year, as well as some food (meat or bread depending on the source), again symbolizing plenty for the coming year, and a dram of whisky. I'm not sure what the whisky is supposed to symbolize! BuxomDiva 04:34, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

And I always thought the FF was supposed to carry silver. Well, there you go. Exploding Boy (talk) 17:16, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ff

strangely enough, I've never experienced this. But had a discussion with my mum and my wife. Dtt.hatchi (talk) 09:23, 19 February 2008 (UTC)