UK--英国"First Footing" 新年的次拜访

One of the most popular of UK new year traditions still prevalent is called "First Footing". According to the custom, a family is blessed with good luck and prosperity if a tall, dark and good-looking male is the first person to enter through the front door after the new year arrives. Carrying a piece of coal, a loaf and a bottle of Whiskey, the visitor should neither speak to anyone nor be spoken to until he places the coal on fire, puts the loaf on table, serves the drink to the family head and finally wishes everyone a "Happy New Year". He should leave the house through the back door to complete the tradition with flying colors.

在英国最盛传的一个新年传统到现在都还很流行，根据传统习俗，新年来临的天，进入正门的个访客是一个又高又黑又好看的男士，那么这家人就会有好运，有财运。个访客要带着煤炭，面包和一瓶威士忌到家中拜访，进门后，在没完成把煤放进壁炉、把面包放在桌子上、给主人完敬酒并祝福大家新年快乐之前，不能同任何人讲话，做完这一系列事情后从房子的后门出去，这么做完才能代表他把传统的拜访做得很到位。