Corey got to perform the First Footing on New Year's Eve. First Footing, as I understand it, is a Scottish tradition where:

"the first person to cross the threshold brings all the luck, good or bad, for the year ahead. And, to follow in tradition they have to fulfil certain criteria. They have to be male, tall, dark and handsome. They cannot be doctors, ministers or grave-diggers (!) - oh, and your first footer cannot have eyebrows that meet in the middle! P.S. Being a First Footer is great because tradition dictates you can claim a kiss from every lady in the place! XXXXX!"
- http://www.new-year.co.uk/firstfoot.html

As the full weight of the goodness or badness of the year is riding on the first person to cross the threshold!, the Scottish came up with a plan to ensure the proper person steps across the threshold after midnight. The most handsome guy at the party ;-) goes outside a little before midnight and rings the bell after midnight. Piece of cake!

So, Corey's good name is really at stake this year. Hope the McLeans have a good one!