Read the article and match the paragraphs to the headings.
A final comments/people’s feelings
B the actual event
C setting the scene (name/type, time, place, reason)
D activities before the actual event
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 December 31st.
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 family and friends on the big day.
3. On the night of Hogmanay there are live concerts and fabulous
carnivals 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
fireworks display which is the icing on the cake. On 1 st 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.
