Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year's Eve celebration that includes singing “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight.
The word Hogmanay refers to the Scottish celebration of the last day of the year and the associated customs. Public events may include torchlight processions, concerts, street parties, fireworks, and the tradition of first-footing, in which the first visitor to enter a home after midnight is believed to influence the household's luck.
“Auld Lang Syne,” a song associated with the Scottish poet Robert Burns, is commonly sung as the old year ends. The song itself is not exclusive to Scotland and is now used internationally at New Year's celebrations.
Hogmanay is distinct from Burns Night, which commemorates Burns on January 25, and from St Andrew's Day on November 30. Customs vary across Scotland, so no single city's event defines the entire celebration.