How did 'Auld Lang Syne' become the New Years Eve song?

The main reason why Lombardo became identified as the Ghost of New Years Past, of New Years Present, and of New Years Yet to Come, he says, “is because Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. read more

On a much grander scale, that’s roughly how the song “Auld Lang Syne” has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve in the United States (and through the United States, much of the English-speaking world). The song was first officially recorded in 1783 when the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns sent in the poem to a Scottish museum. read more

I heard "Auld Lang Syne" for the first time in Sex And The City, the movie. The song was pretty catchy and meaningful at the same time. P.S. the meaning of the phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is "For old times sake". read more

"Auld Lang Syne" is as ubiquitous on New Year's Eve as booze and counting down from 10. But when the song plays over the weekend, a lot of folks won't even know what it means. The tune became part of New Year's Eve traditions across the globe, but it started in Scotland. read more

On a much grander scale, that’s roughly how the song “Auld Lang Syne” has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve in the United States (and through the United States, much of the English-speaking world). read more