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New Year’s Eve in Scotland
苏格兰除夕：第一脚与好运
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Scots call New Year’s Eve 'Hogmanay' — it’s very special.苏格兰人把除夕称为‘霍格曼尼’，意义非凡。
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At midnight, people sing 'Auld Lang Syne' and hold hands.午夜时分，人们齐唱《友谊地久天长》，手拉着手。
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The 'first-foot' visitor must bring coal, shortbread, or whisky.首位登门的访客须带上煤炭、黄油饼干或威士忌。
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Dark-haired men are thought to bring best luck — tradition says so.黑发男子被认为最能带来好运——这是传统说法。
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Families open doors to let old year out and new year in.家家户户开门，送走旧年，迎进新年。
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Fireworks light up Edinburgh Castle every year.每年爱丁堡城堡上空都会绽放烟花。
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Neighbors share shortbread and say 'Happy New Year!'邻里互赠黄油饼干，互道‘新年快乐！’
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Kindness starts the year — and kindness keeps it going.善意开启新的一年，也延续一整年。