Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebrating the year in true Scottish style. Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party is famous around the world, with visitors travelling from around Scotland and beyond to soak up the Scottish celebrations. Nobody knows for sure where the word 'Hogmanay' came from. It may have originated from Gaelic or from Norman-French. What we do know, is that in Scotland, it means a good time surrounded by friends, ceilidh dancing and laughter. Read More...
A man, Kevin Richardson, had taken it upon himself to go see the lions he had rescued 7 years agoAccording to Kelvin who operates a lion park, he had cared for the cubs when the mommy lion rejected themIn a video capturing the reunion, he met the lions in the water and received surprise hugs and kisses from one of themA man ran into two lions he had saved 7 years ago in an unbelievable fashion. Read More...
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