First-Footing is a Scottish tradition that marks the first visitor to a home after midnight on New Year's Eve. This custom is believed to bring good luck for the coming year, and the first-footer is often expected to be a dark-haired man, symbolizing prosperity. Gifts such as coal, bread, or whiskey are typically brought to ensure warmth, sustenance, and good cheer. The practice of First-Footing is rooted in ancient beliefs and has evolved over time. Families gather to celebrate, and the first-footer is welcomed with open arms, as their arrival is thought to usher in fortune and happiness for the household in the year ahead.