Hogmanay is technically just one day, Dec. 31, but the party is known to begin a couple of days prior and continue through Jan. 2. History and Origins of Hogmanay.

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 ...

One Hogmanay tradition that’s spread across the world is the synchronised singing of Auld Lang Syne to see in the New Year. The song derives from a poem written by Scottish poet Robert Burns.

A man in costume is silhouetted Edinburgh's traditional four-day Hogmanay celebrations begin December 29, 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The celebrations began with a torchlit procession through ...

Hogmanay – Dec 31. The Scots word for the last day of the year is synonymous with the celebration of New Year. Hogmanay’s origins go back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the ...

Hogmanay tourists having to quickly find alternatives to cancelled fireworks. Story by Nick Forbes, PA Scotland • 1mo. W ith hours to go before the end of 2024, tourists who travelled to ...

The Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks are an annual fixture (Chris Watt) Count down fireworks will take place at 9pm, 10pm and 11pm, with the main event seeing 2016 in at midnight.

Hogmanay, cheese rolling and London's Notting Hill Carnival could be among the cultural events and traditions to be officially recognised and protected in a new heritage list.

“Hogmanay is Scottish and is a message of hope and togetherness,” Lowe explained. “It’s a word that comes up there on New Year’s Eve, which is the biggest holiday of the year in Scotland.

The Hogmanay bonfire has been a tradition of the Lawrence Historical Society since 1997. The bonfire began as a way to showcase the Brearley House, which was built in 1761, ...

Hogmanay is technically just one day, Dec. 31, but the party is known to begin a couple of days prior and continue through Jan. 2. History and Origins of Hogmanay. While there is no clear answer about ...

A man in costume is silhouetted Edinburgh's traditional four-day Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland. Outdoor Hogmanay celebrations have been canceled due to extreme weather conditions, with high ...