Hogmanay Hogmanay

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"Hogmanay “, “Hogmanay” everyone yelling in the streets as we move house to house.  What an amazing experience.  Holding my husband’s arm for dear life; as we are tussled about in the crowd of people.  We never expected this experience when we were invited to celebrate New Year with a friend in Scotland. We never knew what we were getting into.  We only knew Glenn and he was long gone, lost several homes back.  We did not know a soul around, but oh what joy and celebration.
Hogmany Hogmanay, the Scottish are such wonderful people with such open souls.  I can’t remember a name of a single person because of the drink, music and celebration.  But Oh what an experience to see the joy of being welcomed in a strangers home after the stroke of midnight.  No questions, no judgments, just open celebration.  This New Year experience is one we will never forget.
Even though we did not know a soul, there was no self-consensuses’, no worry on how we were dressed, just amazing gregarious souls welcoming you with open arms, and lots of kissing.
Hogmanay! a happy wish to you all.  You are welcome to cross my threshold with joy and celebration.  I will avoid all the kissing, out of courtesy to you and me.  Happy New Year!