Three Reasons To Visit Scotland And Its Islands This Winter
, 2022-12-22 09:30:00,
Hogmanay, Up Helly Aa, and Burns Night are three nights of fun, good food, and drink that make Scotland one of the best winter vacation spots!
The castle of Edinburgh with fireworks during Hogmanay
Scotland still pays homage to its folk and Viking heritage every winter. While Christmas and Boxing Day on 26 December are sacred and family affairs, the Scots cut loose on three other nights (or more) to greet the new year and celebrate uniquely Scottish events. Hogmanay, Up Helly Aa, and Burns Night are three nights of fun, good food, and drink, and creating memories that make Scotland one of the best places to vacation in winter!
What Is Hogmanay, And Where Is It Celebrated?
Hogmanay is the biggest annual party in Scotland. Running from the night of 31 December to the morning of 1 January, this New Year’s festival is the highlight of the festive season in Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
Believed to have stemmed from the pagan solstice and Yule celebrations that were banned during Scotland’s Reformation years, all the festivities were shifted to the New Years’ gatherings.
Traditionally, Auld Lang Syne is sung lustily after midnight, but there are other traditions, too. First Footing is when you’re the first person to visit a home…
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