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[hunstanton]

What gifts are given as part of the custom shortly after midnight on New years eve in Scotland ?

[teacher1]

Does this help ?

[edit] Customs
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)

[roslyn251254]

Whisky, food and a lump of coal