May yer first footer bring ye a gift! Something that used to get said in my house growing up in Scotland at New Year. A ‘first footer’ was the very first person to come through your door of the new year. They were considered lucky if brought a gift (in older times, the gift was … Read more
Lang may yer lum reek! A very old greeting used in Scotland at New Year, meaning may your new year be a prosperous one – after all if you could afford to make your “lum reek” (keep your fire lit, smoke bellowing from the chimney) that would indeed make you wealthy back in the day. … Read more
New year, new craft kit? Sounds like a great New Years Resolution to us! I hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, whether that was being spoiled and eating too much. Or you did something low-key but found the time to spend some time with those you love and care about. … Read more