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Jonathan Campbell

Jonathan Campbell is studying for a masters degree in writing and editing for electronic media at City University, London.

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A drunken kiss, and then farewell

A combination of pagan roots, national traditions, and modern attitudes has shaped the Scottish New Year celebration called Hogmanay. Without the myths, is it any more than an inebriated street party?