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Hogmany
There is no doubt that Hogmanay's origins date back
to pagan times and the practice of sun and fire worship in deep mid-winter.
The flame and fire are symbolic of many things, including
the passing of the light of knowledge from one year to the next and the
carrying forward of the light of hope for a better world.
The "First Foot" is the first person
to set foot over the threshold after midnight and should arrive bearing
the three gifts of a measure of whisky,
a lump of coal and a slice of bread or meat.
Robert Burns sent a copy of the original song to the
British Museum with this comment:
The following song, an old song, of the olden times,
and which has never been in print, nor even in manuscript until I took
it down from an old man's singing , is enough to recommend any air.
"Auld Lang Syne" is the international tune of camaraderie
and New Year celebrations. Auld Lang Syne Lyrics:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of 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.
We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl't in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint stoup
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.
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