Archive for December 31, 2009

Hogmanay

Posted: December 31, 2009 in life, Scotland
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“Hogmanay” I hear you say, “what is that?” – Well that’s what we call New Year’s Eve here in Scotland! What does Hogmanay actually mean and what is the derivation of the name? Why do the Scots more than any other nation celebrate the New Year with such a passion? Why should a tall dark [...]