The Little Book of Hogmanay

Did You Know? - No one knows the origin of the word Hogmanay. - Until late in the twentieth century, Hogmanay was celebrated on two distinct dates, twelve days apart. - On the island of Islay, it was a Hogmanay custom to predict who you would marry by throwing fish at the wall. - There is more to Hogmanay than fireworks – firstfooting, Guisers, thiggers, mass ball games, clavies and the Dingwa...