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| Hogmanay in Scotland |
Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year's Eve celebration and is one of the most famous New Year's celebrations in the UK. The event is marked with a variety of traditions, including the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne', a song written by Scottish poet Robert Burns. The celebrations often include fireworks, torchlight processions, and street parties. In Edinburgh, the Hogmanay event is one of the largest and most recognised New Year's celebrations in the world. |
| London New Year's Eve Fireworks |
The London New Year's Eve Fireworks display is a spectacular event that takes place along the River Thames. The event is ticketed and attracts thousands of spectators each year. The fireworks are launched from the London Eye and from rafts on the river. The display is synchronised to music and lasts for around 15 minutes. The event is also broadcast live on television. |
| New Year's Day Parade in London |
The New Year's Day Parade in London is a major event that takes place on January 1st each year. The parade features more than 10,000 performers, including marching bands, cheerleaders, clowns, acrobats and much more. The parade route runs through the heart of central London, passing many of the city's famous landmarks. |
| Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony in Scotland |
The Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony is a unique New Year's Eve event that takes place in the small coastal town of Stonehaven, near Aberdeen in Scotland. The tradition involves local people swinging blazing balls of fire above their heads as they march through the streets. The ceremony is thought to date back over 100 years and is believed to bring good luck for the coming year. |
| Allendale Tar Bar'l in Northumberland |
The Allendale Tar Bar'l is a traditional New Year's Eve event that takes place in the village of Allendale, Northumberland. The event involves local men, known as 'guisers', carrying whiskey barrels filled with burning tar on their heads. The barrels are then thrown onto a bonfire in the village square. The tradition is thought to date back to the Middle Ages and is a unique way to ring in the New Year. |
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