Auld Lang Syne
Postcard 1910 by Lauren Gilbert New Year’s Eve… This is the day when most of us look back at the old year passing away, celebrating the good things that happened, mourning our losses, and generally taking stock. We also look forward to the new year approaching, preparing to shake off the dust and move forward. Parties and celebrations are the order of the day, a happy way to speed the old year out and the New Year in. Many traditions are involved in the New Year’s celebration, and one of these is the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Robert Burns The lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne” are attributed to Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). However, this is a much older song than we really know. Variations of “Auld Lang Syne” abound. Over the years, as is the way with many traditional songs, the lyrics and melodies have varied to suit the...