What Does "Auld Lang Syne" Mean, Anyway?
The Story Behind the Anthem of New Year's Eve
Auld Lang Syne: the most widely sung song that no one knows. As the clock strikes midnight every New Year's Eve, we lock arms and sing together, “Should old acquaintance be forgot …” then laugh because none of us knows the rest of the lyrics.
The tune has journeyed far from its humble Scottish origins and evolved into a global anthem of reflection and r…
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