The Little Book of Hogmanay

<p><strong>Did You Know?</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>No one knows the origin of the word Hogmanay.</p> </li> <li> <p>Until late in the twentieth century, Hogmanay was celebrated on two distinct dates, twelve days apart.</p> </li> <li> <p>On the island of Islay, it was a Hogmanay custom to predict who you would marry by throwing fish at the wall.</p> </li> <li> <p>There is more to Hogmanay than fireworks – firstfooting, Guisers, thiggers, mass ball games, clavies and the Dingwall Crate all feature within. Oh, and don’t forget to look out for the Trows!</p> </li> </ul><p><strong><em>The Little Book of Hogmanay</em> is a feast of information exploring the history, folklore, tales, food, drink and traditions of Hogmanay, from its pagan roots to its celebratory present.</strong></p><p>Whether you need a user’s guide or an anthology of entertainment, <em>The Little Book of Hogmanay</em> will tell you all you ever wanted to know about Scotland’s most widely and wildly celebrated festival.</p>