“It is ordinary among some Plebians in the South of Scotland, to go about from door to door upon New Year`s Eve, crying Hagmane.” Scotch Presbyterian Eloquence, 1693.
Hogmanay is the name of the Scottish New Year’s celebration and it’s huge. Here’s the official site for what’s happening in Edinburgh. If you want to be in the know about Scottish culture, you need to know this.
I don’t participate in New Year’s parties, but lots of people do. Whatever you do to ring in the new year, plan ahead and be safe! Here’s to a fantastic 2023 for you all!
We have had a tradition of getting together with 3 other couples and their children for almost 40 years. The kids have grown and moved on but we remember all of those years with great fondness.