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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. First-foot - Wikipedia

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    In Scottish, Northern English, and Manx folklore, the first-foot (Scottish Gaelic: ciad-chuairt, Manx: quaaltagh/qualtagh) is the first person to enter the home of a household on New Year's Day and is seen as a bringer of good fortune for the coming year. [1] [2] Similar practices are also found in Greek, Vietnamese, and Georgian new year ...

  5. 10 New Year's Traditions From Across the Globe - AOL

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    The Times Square ball drop ceremony in New York City, seen here on Jan. 1, 2023, is one of many New Year's traditions honored around the world. Credit - Gotham/GC Images—Getty Images

  6. From Spain to Scotland: New Year’s Foods Traditions From ...

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    Counting down the New Year may look different around the world, but one thing that unites is food love. Cue the confetti and Champagne because it’s time to party like it’s 2024! GoldBelly

  7. These Are the Most Unique New Year's Traditions from ... - AOL

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    On New Year’s Eve, residents will cut apples in half and the shape inside denotes what one can expect in the coming year. For instance, while a star is good, a cross can foretell a future ...

  8. Christmas in Scotland - Wikipedia

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    Christmas Day was made a public holiday in 1958 [12] in Scotland, Boxing Day only in 1974. [13] The New Year's Eve festivity, Hogmanay , was by far the largest celebration in Scotland. The giftgiving, public holidays and feasting associated with mid-winter were traditionally held between 11 December and 6 January.

  9. Why We Sing “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year's—and ... - AOL

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    As the New Year’s Eve countdown draws to a close, the ball drops, and, if we’re lucky, we finish our midnight kiss. ... Scots is a West Germanic language unique to Scotland, with a literary ...