Hogmanay traditions

In Scotland, Hogmanay is even more important than Christmas. Evolved from Pagan celebrations of Yule, Hogmanay is observed just before the New Year.

Hogmanay, New Year’s festival in Scotland and parts of northern England.

Hogmanay is a centuries-old New Year celebration originating in Scotland. It is associated with the giving of gifts, good luck, and the saining of households in the spirit of out with the old and in with the new. Originally, Hogmanay was celebrated at Samhain to rejoice in the harvest. It was later moved to coordinate with Yule and the Nordic influences. Read how you can celebrate Hogmanay on our website!

The Yule log, Yule clog, or Christmas block is a specially selected log that is burnt on Christmas evening in many European countries. It is burnt as a

the Vikings come out for Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland

Check out this guide to Edinburgh's Hogmanay to get a good idea of what to expect in Scotland's capital city. Expect a party with strong traditions, culture, music, arts, and a good time.

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Hogmanay is the Scottish word for new year's eve. A day that is still to many scot's bigger than Christmas. Their Hogmanay celebrations include street parties that have been some of the biggest in the world and some now require tickets for entry due...