Things You'll Need:
- Party Hats
- Gaelic Foreign Language Phrase Books
- Travel Guides To Scotland
- Champagne
- Champagne Glasses
- Airline Tickets To Scotland
- Singing Lessons
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Step 1
Do a little research on this song of friendship and salutation credited to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The song first appeared in print in 1796.
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Step 2
Sing it on Burns night (see Tips) and New Year's Eve.
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Step 3
Translate the words "auld lang syne" as "old long ago."
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Step 4
Substitute the word "auld" with "old" everywhere in the song.
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Step 5
Keep in mind that Burns transcribed the song from "an auld man's singing," to give you an idea of its colorful history.
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Step 6
Study Gaelic languages and literature.
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Step 7
Keep old acquaintances firmly in mind.












Comments
kimarkent said
on 1/1/2009 that song when i hear it sung every new years' eve makes me tear up. seriously.. it's got special meaning for me. thanks, i found this interesting.
triciagoss said
on 12/31/2008 Very interesting! Nice job.
jlbclund said
on 12/12/2006 I found a great site that gives a tremendous rundown & education on New Years and the traditions and customs from all around the world.
www.10MillionResolutions.com
my resolution is #600,588.. enter yours!