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In Scotland, the new year’s Eve celebration is called Hogmanay which means ‘new morning’ in Celtic. It is surely the most exciting celebration of the year. Preparations for the celebrations start early on December 31st. People clean their houses and throw out old unwanted things. They also bake special shortbread biscuit and rich fruit cake called ‘Black Bun’,to share with family and friends on the big day. On the night of Hogmanay there are live concerts and fabulous carnivals in the streets of all Scottish towns. A lot of excited people get dressed up in colourful costumes. In some cities there is also a long torchlight procession through the streets that crowds watch excitedly. As soon as the bells chime twelve, everyone kisses and heartily wishes each other a Happy New Year. Then people join hands and proudly sing the traditional song ‘Auld Lang Syne’. After that, there is a stunning fireworks display which is the icing on the cake. On 1st January people visit friends and neighbours to wish them luck for the New Year. Hogmanay is certainly a great celebration. People feel happy to be with friends and family and look forward to a good year full of success.

Answer the questions

1. What does the word “Hogmanay” mean in Celtic, according to the text?
   
   
   

2. When do preparations for Hogmanay start, and what are two main things people do as part of these preparations?
   
   
   

3. Name two traditional foods that people bake to share on Hogmanay. What purpose do they serve in the celebration?
   
   
   

4. Describe the sequence of events that happens right at midnight on Hogmanay, in the exact order given in the text.
   
   
   

5. In what way is the fireworks display described in the text, and what idiom does the author use to emphasize its role in the evening?
   
   
   

6. Where do the main public celebrations take place on Hogmanay night, and which specific events are mentioned as part of the street festivities?
   
   
   

7. Why might the torchlight procession be considered one of the most visually striking parts of the Hogmanay celebrations, based on how it’s described?
   
   
   

8. How is the atmosphere among people portrayed during the Hogmanay celebrations? Give at least three words or phrases from the text to support your answer.
   
   
   

9. What do people do on 1st January as part of the Hogmanay tradition, and what is the main intention behind this custom?
   
   
   

10. Based on the final paragraph, how would you summarize the overall significance of Hogmanay for the people of Scotland? Use a sentence from the text as evidence.