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Auld Lang What?

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The Origins and Significance of 'Old Lang Sign' as a New Year's Tradition

This chapter explores the origins and significance of the song 'Old Lang Sign' as a New Year's tradition. They discuss the emotions and nostalgia associated with the song, its Scottish roots, and the efforts of Scottish poet Robert Burns to preserve Scottish traditions. The chapter concludes with a curator sharing his theory on how the song became associated with New Year's Eve.

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