Hogmanay

Hogmanay is a special celebration in Scotland that happens on December 31st, the last day of the year. People gather with friends and family to have fun, sing, dance, and enjoy tasty food to welcome the New Year. One popular tradition is "first-footing," where the first person to visit a home after midnight brings gifts like coal or cake, which is thought to bring good luck. There are often fireworks and big parties all over Scotland. It's a joyful time where people say goodbye to the old year and hope for happiness and good fortune in the new one.

How to celebrate Hogmanay?

Get ready for Hogmanay by cleaning your room and making it tidy. At nighttime, enjoy a special dinner with your family. Say goodbye to the old year and get excited for the new one! Just before midnight, watch a countdown and hug your family as the clock strikes twelve. Step outside to see fireworks light up the sky. Join the fun by singing "Auld Lang Syne" with everyone. You can knock on your friend's door to wish them a "Happy New Year" and give them a little gift. Stay up late, laugh a lot, and have loads of fun!