January

BURNS NIGHT

Burns Night is a cultural celebration held every year on January 25th in Scotland and other English-speaking countries. It commemorates the life and work of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, who wrote famous poems and songs such as “Auld Lang Syne”.

The celebration usually takes the form of a Burns Supper, a traditional dinner where people eat Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps (turnips), and tatties (potatoes). During the event, guests listen to readings of Burns’ poetry, enjoy traditional music, and take part in toasts, especially the “Address to a Haggis.”

Although Burns Night originated in Scotland, it is now celebrated in many parts of the Anglo-Saxon world, including England, Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Australia, as a way to honor Scottish heritage and literature.