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Benedict Arnold

How did Auld Lang Sine come to be associated with New Year's Eve?

The lyrics seem to make no sense or rather make nonsense.

Posted - November 22, 2016
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    The Meaning of 'Auld' is "Old" and the meaning of 'Lang Syne ' is "Long Since". The lyrics "We'll take a cup o' kindness yet" refers to the tradition of raising a glass, or a cup o' kindness meaning with "good will, friendship and kind regard" and in remembrance of "noble deeds". The custom of drinking a "health" at a special gathering to the prosperity or good health of another dates back into antiquity. The old Christmas term 'Wassail' derives from Old Norse phrase 'ves heill' meaning "be healthy". So next time you sing Auld Lang Syne you'll now know its meaning!

    "For auld lang syne, my dear,
    For auld lang syne.
    We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
    For auld lang syne."
      November 22, 2016 6:29 PM MST
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  • I knew the meaning of the Scots and the Old Norse.  Still the song is rather unappealing.
      November 22, 2016 9:55 PM MST
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  • You left out Robbie Burns ..
      November 22, 2016 10:41 PM MST
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