This brought back many memories. My mother was Scottish and we lived in Scotland for a while when I was in my teens. The Hogmanay party would start about 10 pm but, because he was thought to be of a suitable appearance, just before midnight my father would be put outside with a lump of coal and a slice of black bun and not allowed back in until midnight had struck. Having done his duty as ‘first foot’ he was rewarded with a large glass of whisky.
You know this is the reason why I join the stitch along every year. Your tales of the old and traditions are marvellous. Thank you Jacob...always a joy.
I must confess this is the reason that I join the stitch along each year because of your wonderful tales and traditions of old....and of course the songs are great too. Thank you again Jacob.....just wonderful.
My moms family was of Scots descent and after she married an American and moved to the us she still celebrated the tradition of first foot at midnight with the obligatory gifts. She used a small basket woven container and kept the coal, salt, bread inside it and it was carried back inside after midnight. We still do it in my family, after a fashion. But we never forget. Thanks for reminding me of this small part of my childhood. Steph
Thank you for the wonderful music. I could listen to you all day. And your kitty is such a love. I lived for awhile with Scottish foster parents so I always love Scottish traditions. Thanks for sharing them.
Hehe she did indeed Brenda! I'm glad to share the spotlight with such a pretty little lady though 😂. Glad you enjoyed the song - I was so happy to find that tune! :D
Hi Jacob. Catching up oan yer video's. Beautiful Scottish Sampler. Jacob you sang that song so beautifully, have not heard it in a very long time. Memories of Hogmanay's long past came back to me of dad ringing the church bells at midnight, gran aunts and uncles and friends coming to mum and dad's hoose to bring in the New Year, everybody took thier turn in singing a song. Slange Var.
Oh so lovely Louisa!!!! And you just reminded me of something too - my grandfather rang the bells in our town as well! I've never heard that as this would've been in the 40s / 50s I guess - but he did do bellringing for certain occasions! :D
This brought back memories of my mum’s family, they lived in Northumberland and Cumbria- close to Scotland. They celebrated New Year with first footing and would bring lumps of coal for good luck. Love the song it reminds me of the tv programme you mentioned plus lots of sword dancing!!
Jacob! Another outstanding video! I feel sorry for those people who do not tune into your fabulous educational videos that puts love into our hearts as we learn the traditions of other countries. Such a beautiful voice you have. Thank you so much my friend! ❤💚❤🎄🎄
Wow, I had never heard of Hogmanay, and loved learning a little about it. I got sick in mid-December and am SO behind on the SAL, but I'm going to take the next month and slowly enjoy catching up with the stitching and the videos. They are always SUCH a treat, and I hope you team up with Evertotes and Roxy Floss Co. again for this next year!
Thank you! Sorry to hear you fell ill during the holidays. As for future collaborations and Holiday SAL, that is definitely happening again for 2024! We're currently very busy planning and arranging everything. We're very excited! :D
"Haste ye Back" gave me gentle little goosebumps of delight. I had never heard it before. My Scottish ancestry is back a few generations, diluted by English and a bit of French. That was interesting about the possible reason for a tall, dark-haired man being a lucky first footer. Makes perfect sense to me. Mira is so pretty and her coat does coordinate nicely with your sweater!
Aw thank you Barbara - that is so sweet of you to say :). Mira is sitting on my lap right now as I'm typing replies, and she really likes to head-bump my hands as I type. She gets very confused why I'm not petting her (so I should probably do that now! :D)
Another great and interesting video. I had not heard of first footers till today( clearly I’m not of Scottish descent!) Your singing is so beautiful! Thank you for singing for us again.
What a sweet little song, with lots of love in the words. Thank you for taking the time to share these beautiful holiday traditions with us. Happy Holidays To you, your family, and all.
What a gorgeous sampler. I love the history behind Scottish samplers. My friends are hoping to take a trip to Edinburgh/London next year depending on finances 😅 The Haste Ye Back song reminds me of some of the more sentimental WW1 songs. Thank you for sharing! Have a lovely weekend.
Such a fascinating story of the black bun cake. Reminded me of the King Cake in New Orleans with the hidden baby, traditions of hidden “gifts.” The music is so melancholy, very beautiful. So, Jacob and Mira (she matches your sweater😁)….Haste Ye Back…. till the next video🥰
Thank you Trudy - glad you enjoyed it! The king Cake is definitely related - there was a whole tradition of puddings with pennies and all that kind of stuff. I really love that - it's so cool to see how long these traditions lasted (and on some regions still do).
Loved this video Jacob!! I could listen to you sing all day!! 💗Your sampler is beautiful! I love your sweet kitty!! It's always interesting to learn about other country's traditions.
Lovely start to my day. First footing used to happen down in London too. (Although I’m of Scots descent, waaay back, so maybe it’s a family tradition rather than a local one 🤔 Also, knowing the link between Scotland and France it should have come as no surprise to me that the Scottish should have their own version of Gallette de Roi and have the same King/Queen for a day. Thank you for sharing this with us today ❤
It's always a good day when you sing us a song Jacob! Very interesting traditions. I have never enjoyed fruitcake though so the Blackbun would have to be a pass for me. Loved the quick flash of your Cross-stitch back! Keeping it real. We all have those I'm sure.
hehe thanks Elizabeth! Yea - that was not the finest bit of finishing there but hey... :P. I learned to appreciate good fruit cake when I worked for Bettys in York - before that I never liked them. Now I appreciate a good and tasty fruit cake! :P
Thoroughly enjoyed this video about Hogmanay. My husband and I have visited Scotland twice. Always ready to learn more. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
That was a nice birthday present to me. Thank-you very much for your history and sharing such loving of your work. The hasty showing of the back of your cross stitch sampler was very funny 🙂 Has your little one made a tour of the Christmas tree yet? I've had cats take them down hahahahahahaha ok Have a great day! 🙂
A very happy birthday Louise! Surprisingly, the tree leaves them completely unfazed! The very first year they saw the tree they were a little bit curious and they did go near it and sniff it, but now they just look in mild surprise and move on...! :D
Hello from Scotland! I live very close to Kinross and always plan to stitch the sampler. Hogmanay is still quite a big thing here as even though the ban on Christmas was lifted it wasn’t made a holiday until the 50s, so up until recently is wasn’t celebrated as much. I also feel that Christmas here has only started to become more celebrated than Hogmanay in the last 20 or so years but that might just be my experience.
We are traveling back from The Moesel and I had to wait until we checked in to our next gasthof to watch. Traditions are so important even if they are ones we create ourselves. I love your sweater today Jacob! Did you perhaps knit it yourself? Happy flossmas 🧵
Thank you Heidi! Our very own traditions might be even more important to us as they're personal :). As for the sweater, it's really nice and warm and I stole it from my sister. I should give it back probably at some point but... 🤣
Oh most definitely@@larahorstmann8603 - currently they're taking turns jumping on my lap and slapping my hands as I type... It's become a little tricky at this time working with them in the room 🤣
This brought back many memories. My mother was Scottish and we lived in Scotland for a while when I was in my teens. The Hogmanay party would start about 10 pm but, because he was thought to be of a suitable appearance, just before midnight my father would be put outside with a lump of coal and a slice of black bun and not allowed back in until midnight had struck. Having done his duty as ‘first foot’ he was rewarded with a large glass of whisky.
Oh that is precious Freda!!! Thank you for sharing that - I absolutely love that :D
You know this is the reason why I join the stitch along every year. Your tales of the old and traditions are marvellous. Thank you Jacob...always a joy.
Aw that is so sweet Hanna - that makes me really happy! :)
Your voice is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this old Scottish tradition.
Thank you so much!!! :)
Thank you for another fantastic visit.
Thank you - glad to hear! :D
I must confess this is the reason that I join the stitch along each year because of your wonderful tales and traditions of old....and of course the songs are great too. Thank you again Jacob.....just wonderful.
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Very interesting! Lovely song. Thank you!!
Thank you so much! :)
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Aw thank you so much Sandy! :)
My moms family was of Scots descent and after she married an American and moved to the us she still celebrated the tradition of first foot at midnight with the obligatory gifts. She used a small basket woven container and kept the coal, salt, bread inside it and it was carried back inside after midnight. We still do it in my family, after a fashion. But we never forget. Thanks for reminding me of this small part of my childhood. Steph
Oh that's so wonderful Steph - how lovely that she took it to the US with her! ❤
☺ Yes, it was always fun to see who she could talk into taking it outside in the cold weather. Someone always did as she was VERY persuasive. LOL.
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Thank you Elizabeth - that's really nice to read! :D
Thank you for the wonderful music. I could listen to you all day. And your kitty is such a love. I lived for awhile with Scottish foster parents so I always love Scottish traditions. Thanks for sharing them.
Aw thank you so much Desiree - you're too kind :). Kitty is sitting on my lap as I'm writing replies! She loves to sit with me when I work :D
Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Ger! :)
Thank you so much, Jacob. I enjoy learning about samplers and I enjoyed your song very much!
Thank you so much Nancy! :)
Mira stole the show! Love the short musicals! Delightful!
Hehe she did indeed Brenda! I'm glad to share the spotlight with such a pretty little lady though 😂. Glad you enjoyed the song - I was so happy to find that tune! :D
Love the song!! These mini videos have been such a fun treat. Thank you!
Thank you so much Amy! :)
Hi Jacob. Catching up oan yer video's. Beautiful Scottish Sampler. Jacob you sang that song so beautifully, have not heard it in a very long time. Memories of Hogmanay's long past came back to me of dad ringing the church bells at midnight, gran aunts and uncles and friends coming to mum and dad's hoose to bring in the New Year, everybody took thier turn in singing a song. Slange Var.
Oh so lovely Louisa!!!! And you just reminded me of something too - my grandfather rang the bells in our town as well! I've never heard that as this would've been in the 40s / 50s I guess - but he did do bellringing for certain occasions! :D
This brought back memories of my mum’s family, they lived in Northumberland and Cumbria- close to Scotland. They celebrated New Year with first footing and would bring lumps of coal for good luck. Love the song it reminds me of the tv programme you mentioned plus lots of sword dancing!!
That's so lovely Sue! The border regions share so many customs don't they :). I would've loved to see the sword dancing!!! :D
Such a lovely song and beautifully sung. The old traditions are so wonderful.
It's so interesting to learn of traditions celebrated worldwide.. So Jacob, Hast ye back with Mira and another lovely song.
Aw thank you Susan! Glad you enjoyed this one! :D
Jacob! Another outstanding video! I feel sorry for those people who do not tune into your fabulous educational videos that puts love into our hearts as we learn the traditions of other countries. Such a beautiful voice you have. Thank you so much my friend! ❤💚❤🎄🎄
Aw thank you so much :). I'm very happy with the folks that do tune in! :))
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Jacob, new years in Scotland is amazing..def put it on your to do list ..your wee cat is just the sweetest 😊Beautiful singing
Wow, I had never heard of Hogmanay, and loved learning a little about it. I got sick in mid-December and am SO behind on the SAL, but I'm going to take the next month and slowly enjoy catching up with the stitching and the videos. They are always SUCH a treat, and I hope you team up with Evertotes and Roxy Floss Co. again for this next year!
Thank you! Sorry to hear you fell ill during the holidays. As for future collaborations and Holiday SAL, that is definitely happening again for 2024! We're currently very busy planning and arranging everything. We're very excited! :D
@@ModernFolkEmbroidery So happy to hear it!
"Haste ye Back" gave me gentle little goosebumps of delight. I had never heard it before. My Scottish ancestry is back a few generations, diluted by English and a bit of French. That was interesting about the possible reason for a tall, dark-haired man being a lucky first footer. Makes perfect sense to me.
Mira is so pretty and her coat does coordinate nicely with your sweater!
Aw thank you Barbara - that is so sweet of you to say :). Mira is sitting on my lap right now as I'm typing replies, and she really likes to head-bump my hands as I type. She gets very confused why I'm not petting her (so I should probably do that now! :D)
@@ModernFolkEmbroidery Re: petting Mira, most definitely!
That was beautiful, Jacob. Your singing is so special. Thank you.
Aw thank you - I appreciate that! :D
I love all of the images that you have chosen for this adventure calendar but I especially love e today’s. I love today’s sampler
Another great and interesting video. I had not heard of first footers till today( clearly I’m not of Scottish descent!) Your singing is so beautiful! Thank you for singing for us again.
Thank you so much Joanne! :D
What a sweet little song, with lots of love in the words. Thank you for taking the time to share these beautiful holiday traditions with us.
Happy Holidays To you, your family, and all.
Thank you so much Norma, good to hear you enjoyed this one :D. Happy Holidays to you too!!! :)
Cheers Jacob, and Mira! Thank you for sharing this Black Bun recipe, you’re right, easy to ‘veganize’! Sweet song, beautifully sung
Thank you Melinda! Glad you enjoyed today's video :D
What a gorgeous sampler. I love the history behind Scottish samplers. My friends are hoping to take a trip to Edinburgh/London next year depending on finances 😅
The Haste Ye Back song reminds me of some of the more sentimental WW1 songs.
Thank you for sharing! Have a lovely weekend.
Such a fascinating story of the black bun cake. Reminded me of the King Cake in New Orleans with the hidden baby, traditions of hidden “gifts.” The music is so melancholy, very beautiful. So, Jacob and Mira (she matches your sweater😁)….Haste Ye Back…. till the next video🥰
Thank you Trudy - glad you enjoyed it! The king Cake is definitely related - there was a whole tradition of puddings with pennies and all that kind of stuff. I really love that - it's so cool to see how long these traditions lasted (and on some regions still do).
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Loved this video Jacob!! I could listen to you sing all day!! 💗Your sampler is beautiful! I love your sweet kitty!! It's always interesting to learn about other country's traditions.
Thank you so much Donna! :D
Thank you, Jacob, for yet another great episode and the song! ❤️
Thank you Natalia!!! :D
So enjoying the videos this countdown! I have always loved Hogmanay! Now I want to stitch Joan Sands! 😂
Lovely start to my day. First footing used to happen down in London too. (Although I’m of Scots descent, waaay back, so maybe it’s a family tradition rather than a local one 🤔 Also, knowing the link between Scotland and France it should have come as no surprise to me that the Scottish should have their own version of Gallette de Roi and have the same King/Queen for a day. Thank you for sharing this with us today ❤
It's always a good day when you sing us a song Jacob! Very interesting traditions. I have never enjoyed fruitcake though so the Blackbun would have to be a pass for me. Loved the quick flash of your Cross-stitch back! Keeping it real. We all have those I'm sure.
hehe thanks Elizabeth! Yea - that was not the finest bit of finishing there but hey... :P. I learned to appreciate good fruit cake when I worked for Bettys in York - before that I never liked them. Now I appreciate a good and tasty fruit cake! :P
Thoroughly enjoyed this video about Hogmanay. My husband and I have visited Scotland twice. Always ready to learn more. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you Janet - it's such a wonderful country isn't it! Merry Christmas to you too! :)
Oh my god, love your version of the sampler
That was a nice birthday present to me. Thank-you very much for your history and sharing such loving of your work. The hasty showing of the back of your cross stitch sampler was very funny 🙂 Has your little one made a tour of the Christmas tree yet? I've had cats take them down hahahahahahaha ok Have a great day! 🙂
A very happy birthday Louise! Surprisingly, the tree leaves them completely unfazed! The very first year they saw the tree they were a little bit curious and they did go near it and sniff it, but now they just look in mild surprise and move on...! :D
Hello from Scotland! I live very close to Kinross and always plan to stitch the sampler. Hogmanay is still quite a big thing here as even though the ban on Christmas was lifted it wasn’t made a holiday until the 50s, so up until recently is wasn’t celebrated as much. I also feel that Christmas here has only started to become more celebrated than Hogmanay in the last 20 or so years but that might just be my experience.
These stories are so interesting
Lovely ending with the song
We are traveling back from The Moesel and I had to wait until we checked in to our next gasthof to watch. Traditions are so important even if they are ones we create ourselves. I love your sweater today Jacob! Did you perhaps knit it yourself? Happy flossmas 🧵
Thank you Heidi! Our very own traditions might be even more important to us as they're personal :). As for the sweater, it's really nice and warm and I stole it from my sister. I should give it back probably at some point but... 🤣
It looks to nice on you to give it back. 😊
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Hilarious! I have a kitten just like yours, except that he has an Errol Flynn mustache. Can you guess his name 😀
Haha that is brilliant Lara! Gosh an Errol Flynn mustache on a cat. Is he just as dashing and dapper? Is your cat called John Waters? 😂😂😂 (sorry 😅)
Ha, he is a devilish little pirate ! I am sure you know all about that with your feline companions.
Oh most definitely@@larahorstmann8603 - currently they're taking turns jumping on my lap and slapping my hands as I type... It's become a little tricky at this time working with them in the room 🤣
Beautiful song. Appreciate you sharing.
Thank you! :)