New Year Customs

There are many different New Year’s traditions from around the world, which can be categorized as taking the omens for the following year; seeking to ensure that you will have luck for the year; sending the spirit of the old year away, and welcoming in the new.

Auld Lang Syne and Hogmanay

Many people sing Auld Lang Syne at New Year (especially if they have a connection to Scotland). I wonder how many of them know all the words though!

Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year...