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The origins of first-footing are uncertain, [1] [3] [4] although there may be a connection to the Viking Invasion of the British Isles: "This may go back to the time of Vikings when the arrival of a blond stranger at your door would be the cause of fear and alarm."
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 ...
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Although wassailing is often described in innocuous and sometimes nostalgic terms—still practised in some parts of Scotland and Northern England on New Years Day as "first-footing"—the practice in England has not always been considered so innocent. Similar traditions have also been traced to Greece and the country of Georgia.
According to Whistler (2015), during the 18th century, first footing was not known in the South of England. Instead, "glasses were raised at quarter to twelve to "the Old Friend-Farewell!Farewell!Farewell!" and then at midnight to "the New Infant" with three ' Hip, hip horrahs!'". Other customs included dancing in the New Year.
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Footing may refer to: A part of a foundation, in architecture and civil engineering; Footing (bookkeeping) Footing (sexual act) Jogging, a form of running; See also
Humrichous added an unguarded 25-footer after the timeout to make it 20-5. When Jakucionis found White in transition for an uncontested dunk to cap a 12-3 run, Collins called another timeout with ...