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New Year and Hogmanay
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New Year, 1 January, is a public holiday, and people often celebrate on the night of 31 December, called New Year's Eve. In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday. For some people in Scotland, Hogmanay is a bigger celebration than Christmas.
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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