ARCHIVAL - New Year, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 1950

The video discusses how Scotland prepares for the New Year, highlighting the contrast between the stereotype of Scots as 'doer' and the welcoming atmosphere on New Year's Eve. It describes the tradition of the 'first footer' and the emotional warmth felt during this time.

How are the Scots often described, and how does this contrast with their New Year's Eve celebrations?

• As lively, which contrasts with their New Year's Eve

• As indifferent, which matches their New Year's Eve celebrations

• As dour, which contrasts with their welcoming New Year's Eve

• As cheerful, which matches their New Year's Eve celebrations

What is the significance of the 'first footer' in Scottish New Year traditions?

• The first footer is a friend who sings songs

• The first footer is a family member who brings gifts

• The first footer is a stranger who brings good luck

• The first footer is a neighbor who shares a meal

What do the lights in every house symbolize during the Scottish New Year?

• A signal for the end of festivities

• An expectation of the first footer

• A warning to stay indoors

• A celebration of the past year

What emotion does the speaker express about holding someone in their heart during the New Year?

• Indifference

• Warmth and hospitality

• Joy

• Hostility

How does the speaker describe their commitment to hospitality during the New Year?

• By offering a brief welcome

• By singing traditional songs

• By providing a meal

• By holding someone all night and day