Which Scottish celebration, held on December 31, is widely known as Hogmanay?

The Scottish celebration called Hogmanay is New Year's Eve.

Hogmanay is Scotland's traditional name for the final day of the year and the associated festivities. Celebrations commonly begin on December 31 and continue into January 1, sometimes extending through January 2, which is a public holiday in Scotland. Customs vary by location but often include torchlight processions, street parties, singing and first-footing.

First-footing is the practice of being the first person to enter a home after midnight. Traditionally, the first-footer brings symbolic gifts such as coal, shortbread or whisky, representing warmth, food and good fortune. A tall, dark-haired visitor was once considered especially lucky in some traditions.

Hogmanay is not the same event as Burns Night, which honors poet Robert Burns on January 25, or St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day on November 30. Its exact linguistic origin remains uncertain, despite several proposed explanations.