A good friend is a connection to life – a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world. ~ Lois Wyse
The words Auld Lang Syne literally translates from old Scottish dialect meaning old long-ago or old long-since. The context of the song is about love and friendship in past times.
It is common practice that everyone joins hands with the person next to them to form a great circle around the dance floor. In countries other than Scotland the hands are often crossed from the beginning of the song at variance with Scottish custom.
It is also a well known song in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world.
Its traditional use being to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to other occasions.
Some countries that sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year’s day include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and Pakistan.
In Brazil, Portugal, France, Spain, Greece, Poland, and Germany, this song is used to mark a farewell.
The melody alone is being used in different contexts all over the world. In the US, it is used as a song of remembrance during 9-11 memorials and other memorial events.
A pub variation of the song is a very popular one too, and is sung in pubs across Scotland, England, and the US.
Read more at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne
http://voices.yahoo.com/history-meaning-song-auld-lang-syne-2302102.html
One end marks a new beginning.
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Thank you very much for being not just a reader, but a friend.
Wishing each and every lovely soul who is now reading this post, a happy and fruitful year ahead!!
Cheers!!
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14 responses to “One end marks a new beginning.”
LindaGargiulo
January 1st, 2013 at 09:33
Thanks and have a wonderful and prosperous HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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BeWithUs
January 1st, 2013 at 11:30
You’re very welcome~ 😀
Cheers!! 😀
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Melissa & Megan @goldonblack
January 2nd, 2013 at 17:11
Happy New Year!
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BeWithUs
January 2nd, 2013 at 17:36
Have a wonderful year ahead ~ Cheers!! 😀
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signsandwonders2020
January 2nd, 2013 at 20:44
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Yes happy new years, such a cute post, I like to reblog this to my blog with your permission, please let me know, have a wonderful day. Betty
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BeWithUs
January 2nd, 2013 at 20:57
Hi Betty,
Aww…why the need for permission when it is an honour to know that a lovely soul is planning to do a re-blog of our post?
Thank you very much for wanting to do that.
You too, have a lovely and wonderful day ahead! Cheers~ 😀
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signsandwonders2020
January 2nd, 2013 at 21:05
Great!
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signsandwonders2020
January 2nd, 2013 at 21:02
Reblogged this on lovelyseasonscomeandgo.
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ainabalagtaso8o
January 20th, 2013 at 07:26
This my favorite among all your beautiful posts! Thanks for sharing! = )
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BeWithUs
January 20th, 2013 at 20:16
You’re welcome~ 😀
We’re glad you’ve enjoyed reading this post.
Cheers~ 😀
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ainabalagtaso8o
January 21st, 2013 at 08:19
It’s beautiful! Your works are really amazing, you know? That too often I got stuck reading your posts, over and over again, especially this one. I really love it!
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BeWithUs
January 21st, 2013 at 16:12
Awww…you’re such a kind and lovely soul ~ Muahkkkk!!!!
Thank you for this very motivational comment because it is always nice to know that someone out there is actually reading what you’ve written.
Once again, thank you very much!! Cheers~ 😀
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ainabalagtaso8o
January 21st, 2013 at 18:03
I’m a fan, what can I say! ; ) Keep it up!
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BeWithUs
January 21st, 2013 at 18:07
Awww…that’s sweet!
But in my eyes, you are not a fan, but a lovely & supportive friend instead!
Cheers, my friend!! 😀
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