Re: hogmanay paper fish question

On 17 Jul 2006 02:46:00 -0700, "dave black" <dbl4ck3r@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

The other day I was looking at an Oor Wullie strip from the Fifties -
one concerning Hogmanay.

I noticed that hanging from the various paper-chains in the Wullie's
house was a fish, and this reminded me of a documentary I'd seen years
ago about old Scottish New Year traditions, that mentioned how most
houses would hang up a paper fish. But I've completely forgotten what
it said about the significance of this ritual.

Can anyone enlighten me about this? And does it still happen in parts
of Scotland ?

I don't remember ever noticing that! Mind you, I've never been to a
Lowland Hogmanay, only Highland ones, so it may be a unique Lowland
custom.

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr agus Mòran Dhiubh!
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