The Scottish New Year's celebration traditionally associated with singing “Auld Lang Syne” is Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is the Scottish name for New Year's Eve and the celebrations surrounding it. Customs vary across Scotland, but commonly include parties, torchlight events, first-footing, fireworks, and the singing of Robert Burns's version of “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight.
First-footing is the custom of being the first person to enter a home after midnight. Traditional gifts can include shortbread, coal, salt, or whisky, symbolizing warmth, food, prosperity, and good cheer. In some areas, the first visitor's appearance and identity were also considered meaningful.
Burns Night, held on January 25, honors the poet Robert Burns and is a separate celebration. St Andrew's Day, on November 30, commemorates Scotland's patron saint. Hogmanay is therefore the New Year festival, not a general name for every Scottish winter holiday.