Scotland is famous for its Hogmanay celebrations and the many traditions than come with it.
Whether it’s first footing and singing Auld Lang Syne, or eating black buns and cleaning ashes from the fire, there are many things we do that visitors may find a little odd.
And it’s no different around the world, with a variety of ways of welcoming the start of another year.
Here are 12 of the quirkiest, as collated by the Travel Experts at Riviera Travel.

9. Red Underwear is A Must in Italy
In Italy, a quirky New Year tradition involves wearing red underwear to attract love and good fortune in the year ahead. | Canva/Getty Images

10. Chowing down on pig's trotters
Italians also enjoy a feast that often includes 'zampone' (stuffed pig’s trotter) and 'cotechino' (spiced sausage) with lentils, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Fireworks light up the skies as communities gather in piazzas to celebrate 'La Festa di San Silvestro'. | Canva/Getty Images

11. Cutting the Vasilopita in Greece
In Greece, the New Year’s celebration includes the cutting of a special cake called 'vasilopita', baked with a hidden coin inside. The person who finds the coin in their slice is believed to have good luck for the year ahead. | Canva/Getty Images

12. A quick hand
In Greece families also play cards and other games to welcome a prosperous year. Children eagerly anticipate gifts from Saint Basil, whose feast day coincides with New Year’s Day. | Canva/Getty Images