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School: Howth (B.)

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Howth, Co. Dublin
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E. J. Crowley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 127

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  1. Composition - An Old Scottish Custom

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    An old Scottish Custom I heard about an old New Years Eve custom in Scotland . It is called the first footing, which means, that the first person that calls at a friend's house after the bells ring in the New Year is let in and made welcome also and consists of whiskey to drink, the health of the house; three pieces of bread, the staff of life; some sweets, the joys of life and some salt the lasting of friendship, these are used and all enjoy a party until the small hours of the morning.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13