Hogmanay is the name of New Year's Eve in Scotland, celebrated with traditions such as singing and fireworks.
The word refers both to the final day of the old year and to Scottish New Year celebrations more broadly. Hogmanay events can include street parties, concerts, torchlight processions, fireworks, and gatherings in homes. Customs vary between regions and communities.
First-footing is one of the best-known Hogmanay traditions: the first person to enter a home after midnight is traditionally expected to bring good fortune, often with symbolic gifts. Singing “Auld Lang Syne,” a song associated with Robert Burns, is also strongly linked with the occasion.
Hogmanay is not the same as Burns Night, which honors Robert Burns on January 25. Nor is it Scotland's national day, St Andrew's Day, held on November 30.