Search results
"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːl(d) lɑŋ ˈsəi̯n]) is a popular Scottish song, particularly in the English-speaking world. Traditionally, it is sung to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve / Hogmanay .
The lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne” are in the Scots language. The title, translated literally into standard English, is Old Long Since. The words can be interpreted as since long ago or for old times’ sake. The lyrics are about old friends having a drink and recalling adventures they had long ago.
Dec 22, 2021 · The words auld lang syne literally mean “old long since,” though in practice it means “old times, especially times fondly remembered,” as well as an “old or long friendship .”. It’s from the Scots language, and the expression was first recorded in 1660–1680.
Sep 7, 2023 · ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is most famously sung by revellers at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve every year. This tradition began in Scotland, where Hogmanay would be marked by the singing of the song while singers join hands to form a large circle.
Dec 31, 2021 · “Auld Lang Syne” – which roughly translates to “times gone by”– was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788 and is thought to have been based on a Scottish folk song.
Dec 31, 2023 · What does "auld lang syne" mean? Roughly translated, the phrase means "old long since," or "for old time's sake." The song title is actually in Scots language, which is similar...
‘Auld Lang Syne’ is a poem in Scots-language written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. It is a traditional folk song and is well known in many English-speaking countries. Traditionally, the song is sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve to bid adieu to the old year.
Dec 30, 2023 · What does 'Auld Lang Syne' mean? The phrase "auld lang syne" directly translates from Scots language to modern English as "old long since," but can be interpreted in practice as “old times,...
Dec 31, 2015 · What is the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne?" Americans are aware that Scottish people speak English with a distinctive accent, and may also be aware of the existence of a language called Scottish...
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.
