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Hogmany is an annual holiday which is celebrated on the Isle of Berk. Hogmany is similar to modern day New Year's Eve.

Practices[]

Calling Hill Elves[]

During Hogmany, a traditional ritual intended to call in hill elves is practiced.

Troll Rituals[]

During Hogmany, a traditional ritual intended to drive trolls into the sea is practiced.

Preparing Gifts[]

During Hogmany, Vikings prepare gifts that they then leave on their neighbors' doorsteps.

Mistletoe Hanging[]

During Hogmany, Mistletoe is hung around the village.

Huldrefolk Dance[]

During Hogmany, dancers perform the traditional dance of the Huldrefolk.

Sunrise Watching[]

Hogmany marks the point where the sun rises above the horizon for the first time since the Winter Solstice, meaning that Vikings and dragons spend part of the holiday watching the sun rise for the first time in two weeks.

Fire Lighting[]

During Hogmany, Vikings twist wire and paper into small balls, which are then lit on fire by dragons, setting the sky ablaze with light leading down towards the sea.

Trivia[]

  • Hogmany appears to be based on the Scottish holiday at New Year's Eve and Day called Hogmanay. This Scottish holiday may have Norse roots, involving elves chasing trolls into the sea. It may also be connected to Icelandic celebration thirteen days after Christmas Eve (January 6th) in which "elf bonfires" are lit for Huldrefolk.

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