in Scotland, it’s Hogmanay. Pronounced like “hog-muh-nay,” the celebration involves fireworks, lively street parties, several Scottish traditions — including one called the “first ...

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No one rings in the New Year like the Scots. Hogmanay is so celebrated in Scotland because Christmas was canceled for almost 400 years. Prior to 1560, Christmas in Scotland had a long history of ...

In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland ...

Despite the passing of time and the loss of countless customs and traditions, Hogmanay remains embedded in Scottish minds as the big night of the year when we can really let our hair down ...

New Year’s Eve is a big celebration across the globe, with millions of people taking part, and it is a particularly huge deal in Scotland, where it is called Hogmanay. Festivities take place all ...

In many countries, December 31 is known as New Year’s Eve; in Scotland, it’s Hogmanay. Pronounced like “hog-muh-nay,” the celebration involves fireworks, lively street parties, several ...

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Police Scotland Gold Commander for Edinburgh's Hogmanay, said: "Cancelling such an event is a difficult decision for the organizers, but public safety takes ...

George Clerk/Getty Images In many countries, December 31 is known as New Year’s Eve; in Scotland, it’s Hogmanay. Pronounced like “hog-muh-nay,” the celebration involves fireworks, lively street ...