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  2. Hogmanay - Wikipedia

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    Hogmanay (/ ˈ h ɒ ɡ m ə n eɪ, ˌ h ɒ ɡ m ə ˈ n eɪ / HOG-mə-nay, -⁠ NAY, [2] Scots: [ˌhɔɡməˈneː] [3]) is the Scots word for the last day of the old year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner.

  3. Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Wikipedia

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    Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the celebration and observance of Hogmanay—the Scottish celebration of the New Year—held in the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh.The fireworks display at Edinburgh Castle are broadcast on television in Scotland, such as BBC Scotland's Hogmanay, as well as Hogmanay celebration broadcasts by STV.

  4. Public and bank holidays in Scotland - Wikipedia

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    In 1999, an additional bank holiday was given on 31 December to enable people to prepare for the festivities to mark the arrival of the year 2000 [2] In 2002, the Spring Holiday was moved to 4 June. This caused it to follow an extra bank holiday on 3 June, making a four-day weekend to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

  5. 2024 New Year Honours - Wikipedia

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    The 2024 New Year Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries. The New Year Honours are awarded as part of the New Year celebrations at the start of January and those for 2024 were announced on 29 December 2023, on the same day as ...

  6. What is the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne"? - AOL

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    As such, it's commonly performed and played at other celebrations in Scotland, including weddings and graduations—but Scottish New Year's celebrations, called "Hogmanay," is where "Auld Lang ...

  7. What's open on New Year's Eve 2024? Here are stores you can ...

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    As New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday, the stock market is open for regular trading hours, with the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange operating from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

  8. Is 2024 a leap year? When is leap day, and why is it needed?

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    A typical calendar year, or common year, is 365 days long. That amount of days is roughly the time it takes the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun. ... New Jersey fines go up to $1,000 for ...

  9. STV Hogmanay specials - Wikipedia

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    STV Hogmanay specials are broadcast on commercial channel STV, and are annual event programmes broadcast on Hogmanay, Scotland's New Year's Eve celebration. The specials have been pre-recorded since 2009, having previously been aired live.