In Scotland the New Year celebrations are known as Hogmanay. Hogmanay is the Scot’s word for the last day of the year, 31st December and the partying can last right through to January 2nd, which is a Bank Holiday in Scotland. Hogmanay has its origins in pagan times, an ancient time when the people would hold festivals for the sun and fire in the middle of the winter, to help them go through the cold hard times and to encourage the warmth and the longer days to return in the spring.Up until the 1960’s, Hogmanay was a more important festival in Scotland than Christmas. On the day of Hogmanay, 31st December, traditionally the house would be cleaned throughout so that the New Year would be welcomed into a pristine, tidy home. It is regarded as very bad luck to welcome the New Year into a dirty and untidy house!
1. Yes, I do morning exercises very day. I spend 10-15 minutes on them. 2.I'm good at volleyball and football. I play these games quite often, 3-4 times per week. 3. I try to eat healthy food. In winter I don't eat many vegetables, but in summer I do. I like eating chicken, fruit and porridges. 4.I walk a lot, because every day I go to school on foot. Besides, at the weekend I always go for a walk with my friends. In summer I love riding a bike, because its easy and good for my body. I do it almost every day. 5.Usually I don't take a cold shower in the morning. I go to the swimming pool once a week. 6.Actually I dont usually visit doctors, maybe once per 4-5 months is enough for me. 7. Of course it can be a bit difficult, but I try to do it. 8.I like football and baseball. I really enjoy watching football on TV.
