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Difficulty: MediumNew Year and Hogmanay

The celebration of New Year is a major event throughout the UK, often marked by the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne' at midnight. In Scotland, where the festival is called Hogmanay, there is a specific tradition of visiting neighbours and being the first person to enter their home after the clock strikes twelve. What is this tradition called?

  1. First-footingAnswer
  2. B
    Boxing Day
  3. C
    St Andrew's Day
  4. D
    Bonfire Night

Answer

The tradition of being the first person to enter a home after midnight on New Year's Day in Scotland is called First-footing.
First-footing is a traditional Scottish practice where the first person to cross the threshold of a home after midnight on New Year's Day is believed to bring luck for the coming year. This is a central part of Hogmanay, which is the Scottish name for the New Year festival.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific cultural context.
The question refers to Scottish New Year traditions, specifically the festival known as Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is the unique name for New Year in Scotland and carries distinct customs.
2
Analyze the description of the custom provided.
The custom involves being the 'first person to enter a house after midnight' to bring good luck.
This is a literal description of the 'first foot' crossing the door.
3
Match the description to the correct terminology used in the Life in the UK curriculum.
The term for this custom is 'First-footing'.
This is the standard term used to describe this specific Scottish New Year tradition.

Key Concept

Scottish New Year (Hogmanay) traditions and First-footing

Practice More

Review other regional festivals such as St David's Day in Wales or St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland to ensure you can distinguish between national days and general holidays.
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New Year and Hogmanay

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