Hogmanay Jig

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1- 8 1s+2s+3s set, cross RH, all chase clockwise to own sides
9-16 1s+2s+3s set, cross LH, all chase anticlockwise to own sides
17-24 1M+3L change places RH, 1L+3M change places RH, 2s cross RH and 3s+2s+1s set. (3)(2)(1)
25-32 3s+2s+1s dance Horse-shoe Chain for 3 couples:
 25 1s cross LH
 26 1s+2s change places RH on side
 27-28 1s change places LH with 3s while 2s cross LH
 29-32 1s turn RH into 2nd place (4 bars) as 2s+3s change places RH on side (2 bars), 2s dance up to 1st place (2 bars) while 3s cross LH to 3rd place own side. 213

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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After the celebrations at midnight, people often continue to celebrate on the morning of New Year's Day. In some cases, the term "Hogmanay" is used more broadly to talk about the whole time that includes the last few days of the old year and the first few days of the new year.

The origins of Hogmanay are unclear, but it may be derived from Norse and Gaelic observances of the winter solstice. Customs vary throughout Scotland and usually include gift-giving and visiting the homes of friends and neighbours, with particular attention given to the first-foot, the first guest of the new year.

Fireworks Over Edinburgh On Hogmanay, 2009

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