The Scottish New Year's Eve celebration known as Hogmanay is called Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is the Scottish term for the final day of the year and the festivities surrounding the New Year. Its exact origin is uncertain, but the word may have entered Scots through French, Gaelic, Norse, or other European influences. Scotland's distinctive customs developed partly because Christmas celebrations were restricted after the Reformation and Christmas Day remained an ordinary working day in Scotland for centuries.
Modern Hogmanay events can include torchlight processions, concerts, street parties, and fire performances. Edinburgh is especially famous for its large public celebration, which usually spans several days. At midnight, many people sing “Auld Lang Syne,” a song strongly associated with Scotland and New Year celebrations worldwide.
Hogmanay is not the same as Burns Night, which is held on January 25 to honor poet Robert Burns. It is also separate from St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day on November 30. The word refers specifically to the New Year festival and its customs.