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16 October 2014

New Year's Eve - Hogmanay - January 2006


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New Year's Eve - Hogmanay

Historians believe that the celebration was inherited from the Vikings who paid even more attention to the passing of the shortest day. In Shetland, where the Viking influence was strongest, New Year is called Yules, from the Scandinavian word.
Nevertheless, I know it is one hell of a celebration lasting 2-3 days up here in Yell Shetland. 45 minutes before midnight, we had at least 15 folk visit our home not only to wish us a Happy New Year but also to welcome us to this beautiful island, with an offer to join our new neighbours after the midnight chimes.
I took off later with a few of I hope I can call my new friends to visit other homes in the area, and swallowed every drop of fine Scotch that came my way, not the thing to do I may add because by 5:30 am I was ready for going horizontal, next time yep, there will be a next time I'll know the score.
Hogmanay is an excuse to shake the hand of every man, kiss the cheek of every woman, drink good Scotch Whiskey, and generally have a good time with not an ounce of trouble. In the Midlands where I come from, there would have been tears and blood spilt within the first quarter hour of the year.
Boy am I glad I live here with my Wife and Daughter. (Just need a Job)

Posted on New Year's Eve - Hogmanay at 14:36





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