Formally, the last day of the old year. More loosely, the entire period consisting of the last few days of the old year and the first few days of the new year. Tall, dark and handsome"First-footer" brings good fortune crossing the January 1st doorway threshold first carrying lumps of coal, which is a good fortune warm house symbol for the next year. Shortbread or cake also symbolizes no hunger in the coming year. Cadbury is too luxury for Presbyterians.
