Scottish Hogmanay

Describe the Scottish end-of-year tradition of Hogmanay and how it may differ from your own New Year traditions.

Scotland’s Hogmanay is a grand New Year’s celebration known for its unique traditions like ‘First-Footing’ – the first person to enter a home in the New Year bringing gifts and good luck. Base your writing on either real or imagined accounts, focusing on how these unique customs forge connections in the community and carry forward ancient traditions.