National First-Foot Day

(Also known as National First Foot Day)

National First-Foot Day is observed next on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 (55 days from today).

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National First- Foot Day is a popular tradition in England and Scotland during the 19th century. 1 January annually is considered as the date to celebrate this holiday.

What is first footing? What is its meaning?

Fist footing, also called the First Footer, relates to the first person who visit your home after the New Year. According to some folklore, first-footer who is a tall, dark-haired man will bring the family luck. In other countries, women or men with a fair hair are unlucky. A special thing that all first-footer should remember is do not arrive home with empty hands. Because the first footer will bring luck to household, they might prepare some things including cheese, coin, salt, coal, whisky, bread …They symbolize prosperity, flavor, warmth for the house, and good cheer – the whisky is used to happy the New Year.

National First-Foot Day in the world

Nowadays, this holiday is hold in Scotland and the north of England. The first-footer or pothariko will bring the good or the bad to household. As you know, many household can choose who their first-footer will be in this year.

The custom of first footing is also carried out in Vietnam. The first person entering the house will show the family’s luck in the incoming year. The visitor will give lucky money in red pocket with wishes for homeowner; however, they only stay in a short time.

Inspire of its differences around the world, first-foot day still keeps its custom. Whether the first footer can make sure the luck and prosperity of a household for a whole year, would you want to try it out?

Observed

National First-Foot Day has been observed annually on January 1st.

Dates

Sunday, January 1st, 2023

Monday, January 1st, 2024

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Friday, January 1st, 2027

Also on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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