Scottish/Irish tradition question

[Skweeky]

'lo

Was just wondering if anyone know where the tradition of putting silver in a new baby's hand comes from?

My neighbour said it's an old Irish tradition but I can't seem to find anything online regarding it. Anyone have a clue?:unsure:

[Snee]

It's so they don't lose the natural pikey-reflex.

[clocker]

My guess would be money-grubbing parents.

As in, "Yes, certainly we'll save it for his/her future".
Uh-huh.

[Snee]

Maybe they'll send them out for werewolves later.

[Skweeky]

Apparently it's an old Jewish tradition. Something to do with trading the baby for money to acknowledge a gift from God has been received :)

[JPaul]

Those Irish Jews are menthol.

[Detale]

Those Irish Jews are menthol.
http://www.cheapsmokesbymail.com/images/Newport.jpg=Irish Jews?? :idunno:

[bt234]

Fookin leprechauns.

[j2k4]

Those Irish Jews are menthol.

And the Scottish ones? :huh:

[Skweeky]

They prefer peppermint.