When do Scots celebrate Hogmanay?
Correct answer: December 31st to January 2nd
AliTob
Wow. Hard to number the ways in which this is wrong. Hogmanay is 31st December, New Year's Eve. That is all. New Year's Day is another day. Hogmanay celebrations are traditionally held in the hours up to "the bells". After that it's Happy New Year and all that. Yes there are extended holidays because New Year in Scotland is a traditional time for family and friends, for "first footing" your neighbours.
Player #8258475
AliTob, The extended holidays are also due to the fact that celebrating Xmas was banned in Scotland for nearly 400 years so the New Year became Scotlands Xmas. Dec 25th didnt become a bank holiday up here until the late fifties. When I was young we used to go up to visit all my dads family at Hogmanay and I remember the parties that were held every night over a week. Fun times, especially when it snowed.😁
Coo
Hogmanay is celebrated on the 31st of December. First footing is traditionally done by a tall, dark and handsome person and they bring gifts of coal and salt, wishing you warmth and tasty food.
Mrs busybody
AliTob, I thought it was true as it’s well known that the Scots like a drink or twenty and they needed longer to sober up😂😂😂. The few Scots I know are like that.
Artemis
Hogmanay is only 31 December