Scottish/Celtic customs for dedicating a new home?

[Colin]

What about the horseshoe by the front door to bring luck and keep away bad spirits.

[macwilkin]

What about the horseshoe by the front door to bring luck and keep away bad spirits.

I will second this; the horseshoe could be festooned with tartan ribbon. Of course, it should be above the threshold, but there is some disagreement as to how it should be placed, with the prongs up (to hold the luck in) or down (so that the luck may scatter over the house and block the door to evil spirits).

The horseshoe must not be purchased, however, but found or given as a gift.

Regards,

Todd

[Bob C]

What about the horseshoe by the front door to bring luck and keep away bad spirits.

Good one. I forgot it was Scottish because it's so common in the U.S. I have just the shoe for it, somewhere, a gift from the Kentucky Jaycees..

Thanks!

Any more? Something we can do with our guests at the housewarming party?