Celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland

“Times have changed and other than a few die-hards, the tradition of first footing has faded, but last year I had my first post-midnight Highland Hogmanay Experience. I was in the kitchen and Sem was in the den when I heard a slight commotion in the hallway. [...] I stepped out into the hallway and saw ‘TNT Tam’, so known because he can explode in an instant. Tall, ungainly and very drunk, he swayed, blinked, and peered at me. I retreated to the kitchen. I knew Sem would be fine, as he has known Tam for years. [...] After a startled silence he said, “Oh… I am very embarrassed. I’m in the wrong hoose!” [...] I heard the door open and as he tottered out into the night he said with all the dignity he could muster, “I am scho – so sorry. I was in the wrong hoose!” Door firmly shut and locked behind him, I couldn’t keep from laughing. Now THAT was a Highland ‘first foot’ to be remembered!”