| Come 31st December and Scotland is all ready to celebrate "Hogmanay", the other name for New Year in Scotland. Known, as Scotland's biggest and noisiest event, Hogmanay is celebrated with full jest and enthusiasm in Edinburgh. Hogmanay starts just after the Boxing Day on December 26th.
Hogmanay or the New Year in Scotland were introduced to the Scots by the invading Vikings in 8th and 9th century. Cleansing the house, taking out ashes from the fire and clearing all debts are some traditions that are counted as part and parcel of New Year in Scotland. One of the most spectacular customs that can be seen during New Year in Scotland is the swinging of giant fireballs on long metal poles.
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