Hogmanay
noun
Hog·ma·nay
ˌhäg-mə-ˈnā 
ˈhäg-mə-ˌnā
1
Scotland
: the eve of New Year's Day
2
Scotland
: a gift solicited or given at Hogmanay
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On top of holiday activities like the annual Christmas market, a trip to Edinburgh is a chance to participate in Hogmanay a massive festival with torchlight processions and fireworks that takes place before New Year's.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Weather has disrupted the city’s Hogmanay festivities before, including in 2003, when most events were canceled, and in 2006, when celebrations were called off because of heavy rain and strong winds.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
First Foot In Scotland keeps the party going by celebrating Hogmanay, which is a time to rejoice from New Year's Eve through January 2.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to stay at home for the traditional Hogmanay year-end celebrations.
—Bloomberg.com, 29 Dec. 2020
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Weather has disrupted the city’s Hogmanay festivities before, including in 2003, when most events were canceled, and in 2006, when celebrations were called off because of heavy rain and strong winds.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
First Foot In Scotland keeps the party going by celebrating Hogmanay, which is a time to rejoice from New Year's Eve through January 2.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to stay at home for the traditional Hogmanay year-end celebrations.
—Bloomberg.com, 29 Dec. 2020
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“Hogmanay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hogmanay. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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