• Salt for health & flavour.
  • Egg for life.
  • Coal for heat.
  • Evergreen for eternity.
  • Candle for light.
  • Bread for food.
  • Coin for wealth.
  • A silver ring for love throughout life.
  • These eight objects were traditionally given in the north of England to welcome a new child into the world. These symbolic good luck gifts were perceived as what were needed in a life.