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Definition: Hogmanay is the celebration of New Year's Eve in Scotland, typically involving lively parties, fireworks, singing, and traditional customs.

Example sentences:

• Every year, thousands of people gather in Edinburgh to celebrate Hogmanay with a spectacular fireworks display.
• Traditional Hogmanay festivities often include "first-footing," where the first person to enter a home after midnight brings gifts for good luck.
• The locals eagerly await the arrival of Hogmanay, as it is the biggest celebration of the year.

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• Books on Hogmanay and Scottish traditions
• Scottish music for Hogmanay parties
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