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Scotland has some good traditions.
Whisky drinking, for one.
Another one that’s appropriate for this time of year is “First footing”
To ensure good luck for the house, the “first foot” (in the house after midnight) should be male, dark (believed to be a throwback to the Viking days when blond strangers arriving on your doorstep meant trouble) and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, salt, black bun and whisky.
Whisky’s good enough, thanks all the same.
Talisker. Or Lagavulin.
I’m not fussy…….
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>Oh, and my first thought was that it was a fabulous shadow shot, great in b/w!G
>What an interesting tradition, JB. I'll have some bubbly with a splash of pommegranite…So glad to have met you through Virginia this year. I will be jealous indeed if you and Mrs. JB are going to Paris… I would hate to miss you again!!Best to you and yours in 2011..Bisous,Genie
>I'm familiar with whisky but the "dark stranger" idea is new to me!Happy New Year to you and yours
>What a great tradition. However, I have to say, if a strange guy came into my house in the middle of the night bearing whiskey, I'd be a little alarmed, lol!
>This tradition was rigorously upheld at my grandfather's house. Happy New Year.
>Only the shadow knows!!! I'll have bourbon if it's all the same with a little seltzer svp.What day will you and Mrs. JB be arriving in Paris next week?V
>Interesting male tradition! Your photo reminds me of one of my favorite old movies, The Third Man. Guess I'll have to see it again. Have a safe and happy New Year!