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Hogmanay: An Ancient Welcome to the New Year (1982)
Directed by Edward McConnell
· 39m
Programme about the history of the Scottish New Year, presented by Jimmy Reid. The roots of Hogmanay festivities are traced back to winter festivals in megalithic societies. The origins of different traditions, such as the Comrie flambeaux, guising and first-footing are also explored. New Year celebrations and rituals are also observed in Shetland, Stonehaven, Biggar and Buckie.
Crew
- Director
- Edward McConnell
Details
- Release date
- 1982-12-31
- Runtime
- 39m
- Original language
- EN
- Production
- Channel 4 Television