History of Everyday Sayings

Auld Lang Syne - Origin and Why It's a New Year's Tradition


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In this episode you discover the origin of the famous song “Auld Lang Syne” and how it became the theme song that ushers in the New Year every year in most of the English speaking world.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:34 - Show and host info;
00:58 - Welcome the New Year with the song Auld Lang Syne;
02:13 - What does Auld Lang Syne mean and where does it come from?;
04:45 - How to learn more;
04:56 - How to listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow to never miss an episode.


Host:

Stephen Carter; Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: [email protected].


Sources / references for information shared in this episode:

Scotland.Org - https://www.scotland.org/features/the-history-and-words-of-auld-lang-syne

Dictionary.com - https://www.dictionary.com/e/auld-lang-syne-meaning/

15 Scottish Words Perfect For Celebrating Old Times (And New!) - https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/scottish-words/#a-few-words-from-scotland

History of Scottish Gaelic: - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scottish_Gaelic


Technical information:

Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1


Key words:

Robert Burns, New Year’s Eve, New Year, Guy Lombardo, Scottis, Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic,
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