Robert Burns, aka Rabbie Burns, was an 18th century Scottish poet. He is the national poet of Scotland and one best known for his writing in the native language. He also dabbled in song writing, with one of his best know works being Auld Lang Syne, still popular today. Burns Day is a commemoration of his birthday, January 25th, and is still widely celebrated today in Scotland. It features a classic Burns supper, which comprises haggis served with neeps and tatties. What are neeps and tatties? We know them as turnips and potatoes, but neeps also referred to rutabagas. In Scotland, Burns Day is perhaps the most vigorously celebrated national holiday. What is Burns Night? On the fifth anniversary of Burns’ death, several of his friends held a dinner in his honor. It was a resounding success and set off successive annual celebrations. Today’s celebrations include bonfires across the nation […]
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