сократи текст 1.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 2…

Сократи текст 1.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 2 Preparations for the celebrations start early on 31st December. People clean their houses and throw out old unwanted things. They also bake special shortbread biscuits and a rich fruit cake called 'Black Bun', to share with their family and friends on the big day. 3 On the night of Hogmanay there are live concerts and fabulous camnivals 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 firework display which is the icing on the cake. On 1st January people visit friends and neighbours to wish them luck for the New Year. 4 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.