noun
- Plural of hogmanay; Scottish New Year's Eve celebrations or the gifts and festivities associated with the New Year.
Usage: Scottish English; chiefly plural; often capitalized when referring to the holiday
Examples
- The town organized multiple hogmenays throughout December to celebrate the upcoming new year.
- Children looked forward to receiving gifts during the hogmenays season.
- Traditional hogmenays in Scotland include first-footing and street parties.
- Many families prepare special foods for their hogmenays celebrations.
- The hogmenays festivities lasted well into the early morning hours.