New Years Eve

poohzee

Hi I am going to a friends house party for New Years Eve and it is going to be a lot of families there - kids as young as 3 to probably about 10. I want to make something for everyone - in the past I have done things like, reindeer food, snowman soup, cake pops, chocolate apples etc. I like these
http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/12/new-years-eve-countdown-bags.html

but don't think they are 'the thing', anyone have any ideas?? Was thinking for adults maybe a first footing bag? But i want something for the kids too.

Thanks

Abbafan1972

What's a first footing bag?

Seems too much like hard work to me. Just take a bottle of booze!

babysteps24

a lump of coal :-)

Lump of Coal
In days of yore never mind the whisky, it was traditional for First Footers to carry a lump of coal with them. This was lovingly placed on the host's fire. If you're determined to do Hogmanay by the book then take the coal by all means but be prepared for some grief when you set it on top of the central heating radiators!

I got given some 'pit bits' one year, lovely wee present, not very MSE friendly though!!

http://www.welshgifts.co.uk/km410-pit-boots-and-lamp.ir?cName=welsh-coal-slate-coal-figures&src=froogle

babysteps24

oh and a coin for their pocket at the bells, so they always have money :-)

babysteps24

Shortbread, minature whisky, all tied up with a nice tartan ribbon

ada1988

I going to celebrate with my family.
But i will be one the trian at the mid night of the new year eve.

System

if you are 1st foot remember to go outside via the back door and come in via the front door -apparently you are taking the past year out and guiding the new year in ! [according to my superstitious mum!]

toontron

CHRISSYG wrote: »

if you are 1st foot remember to go outside via the back door and come in via the front door -apparently you are taking the past year out and guiding the new year in ! [according to my superstitious mum!]

Right..............think I'll give it a miss and risk it:rotfl:

System

OK, so who did the 1st foot thing then ? i kicked oh + the dog out early in the morning , so if i have a bad year they both get my size 5 up the bum! im doomed anyway apparently cos i had washing drying over the 31st/1st and it invited death according to German superstition !!!!! glad i don't live in Germany then.

lovely_girl

I like to spend the New Year Eve with my family. And you can bring some interesting toys to the children. Happy new year to all.