Hogmanay is the Scottish name for New Year's Eve and the parties and celebrating that take place on that night.In Scotland Hogmanay is a very important celebration and people often celebrate more than they do at Christmas. Some Hogmanay traditions are also followed by people in other parts of the UK and in parts of the US. These including singing a song called Auld Lang Syne at midnight, and going first-footing, which means going to friends' houses after midnight to wish them a Happy New Year.
* New Year's Superstitions
It is thought to be lucky if the first person entering your home in the new year is a tall dark man carrying a piece of coal and some food.
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