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What is Hogmanay?

Correct answer

New Year's Eve in Scotland

Why

31 December is called Hogmanay in Scotland. For many Scottish people it is a bigger holiday than Christmas, and 2 January is also a public holiday in Scotland.

Answer choices

  • AA Welsh poetry festival
  • BNew Year's Eve in Scotland
  • CA Northern Irish harvest festival
  • DThe opening of Parliament