Why is a dark-haired first-footer more lucky than a blonde or red-headed one?

Stew54

Customs vary as to what the first footer should be carrying (coal, a sprig of evergreen, salt, whisky, silver) but it is always a dark haired man who is required to be first through the door after midnight. Fine by me, as I am one! The only explanation I have ever heard is that because the custom is originally Scottish a visit from a (predominantly dark-haired) local celtic chap was a much better omen for the coming year than a blond, who would be likely to be a (Saxon) Englishman or (Viking) Norseman - either way, seriously bad news! Dec 31 03, 5:31 AM

Baloo55th

Red hair is supposed to be more unlucky than blond for first-footing. Dec 31 03, 1:43 PM

Hamlet.

For us Yanks, what exactly is a "first-footer"? Dec 31 03, 8:51 PM

mochyn

First footing, Hammy, is a Scottish custom of being the first person to set foot inside the house after the clock strikes 12, thus heralding the new year. Dec 31 03, 10:07 PM

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