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Hogmanay
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Hogmanay

Scottish name for New Year's Eve. A traditional feature is first-footing, visiting the homes of friends and neighbours after midnight to welcome in the new year with salt, bread, whisky, and other gifts. Children may also go from house to house singing carols and receiving oatmeal cakes.



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: Edinburgh, Scotland, will celebrate Hogmany - a New Year's festival that dates back to the country's pagan roots - Dec.
 
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