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Edinburgh Scotland On Fire for New Year’s Eve Hogmanay Festivities
Procession of Torches in Edinburgh Scotland on New Year’s Eve Happy Hogmanay! Depending on which part of the world you’re from, you might be wondering if Hogmanay has anything to do with BBQ -specifically, pork if you’re like me and from the south (the USA, that is!). Although many people are happy when the hog delicacy shows up there, the answer is no, it’s MUCH more festive than that here! What is Hogmanay? Hogmanay (pronounced HOG-MAH-NAY) is actually NEW YEAR’S EVE -and the following days- in Scotland! What is the history of Hogmanay? I decided to check out local sources for the latest and most up-to-date information on this holiday…