Tag Archives: Scottish Holidays

Happy Hogmanay, Bonne Année , Happy New Year!

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Wishing You A Great 2012! Hogmanay is the Scots word for the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. Its official date is the 31st of December. However this is normally only the start of a celebration which lasts through the night until the morning of the 1st or, in many cases, the 2nd of January. There are … Continue reading →

Hogmanay! A Scottish New Year Celebration at the Mackenzie House in Toronto, Canada

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The Mackenzie House, in downtown Toronto, commemorates the city’s Scottish heritage by hosting a party to celebrate the Hogmanay traditions. To the sound of traditional Scottish music and tasting of some of Scotland’s best traditional recipes, the museum, for the event, will be lit by gas and candlelight. The Mackenzie House was built in 1857. It is a Georgian-style residence … Continue reading →