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New Year and Hogmanay

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New Year falls on 1 January and is a public holiday across the UK. People often celebrate on the night before, 31 December, which is called New Year's Eve, marking the moment when one year ends and the next begins.

In Scotland, 31 December has a special name, Hogmanay, and the celebrations are well known. There, 2 January is also a public holiday, in addition to 1 January. For some people in Scotland, Hogmanay is an even bigger celebration than Christmas. So for this topic, remember that New Year is on 1 January, that in Scotland 31 December is Hogmanay, and that 2 January is also a holiday in Scotland.

Memory tip: New Year 1 January; in Scotland 31 December is Hogmanay and 2 January is also a holiday.

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In Scotland, what is the celebration on 31 December called?

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New Year and Hogmanay: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. In Scotland, what is the celebration on 31 December called?

    • Burns Night
    • Hogmanay
    • Vaisakhi
    • Boxing Day

    Correct answer: Hogmanay

    In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay.

  2. 2. In Scotland, 2 January is a public holiday as well as 1 January.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. In Scotland both 1 January and 2 January are public holidays.

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