Which country refers to New Year's Eve as Hogmanay?
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Scottish
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Iranian
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Algerian
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Swedish
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Correct answer
Explanation
Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is celebrated in Scotland with distinctive traditions like first-footing. The term comes from the French 'hoguinanane' (gala day) or Norse origins. Iran celebrates Nowruz (spring), Algeria follows Islamic/Christian calendars, and Sweden celebrates Nyår.