Burns Night

Burns Night
The Story of Burns Night
by
Paul Ian Fraser
On January 25, millions worldwide will celebrate the birthday of Scotland's Bard, Robert Burns. He is known as "Scotland's favourite son", the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire and, in his native Scotland, as simply The Bard. So how did Burns night come about?
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id=3622568 - Jan 22, 2010
Robert Burns' Night Means a Gathering of the Clans
by
Niamh Crowe
Robert Burns was a man of the people. His works are studied and respected by scholars all over the world. On the 25th of January though he belongs to his own. At Burns' Night suppers he is remembered and toasted amongst those for whom he was their great ambassador.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Robert-Burns-Night-Means-a-Gathering-of-the-Clans
id=5439015 - Nov 24, 2010
Burns' Night
by
Susie Davids
Hou ar ye? Hou's it gaun? There's nothing like a wee bit of Ceilidh - that's Scottish country dancing to you Southerners - to mark Burns' Night. Never heard of Burns' Night? Wouldn't know a "neep", "haggis" or "tattie" if they were directed straight at your head and fired out of the One O' Clock gun at Edinburgh castle? Read on, and all will become clear...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burns-Night
id=7476442 - Jan 23, 2013
Robert Burns - Burns Night
by
Keith Sinclair
Scotland's national bard was born in 1759 in the village of Alloway just south of Ayr. Born into a farming family, Burns' grew into an accomplished poet and songwriter gaining popularity with Scotland's literary elite despite his work often attacking the establishment - this was time of the great revolutions in America and France - and championing of the common man. Having failed in farming Burns' became an exciseman in Dumfries where he died aged 37 in 1796.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Robert-Burns---Burns-Night
id=418832 - Jan 15, 2007
Burns Night - Raise Your Glasses in Cheer or Scotland's Bard
by
Keith Sinclair
Think of Scotland and you will think of whiskey, haggis a Scots piper, porridge and men in kilts. Think just a little deeper and you will undoubtedly you will come up with the name of Robert Burns, Scotland's own literary bard.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burns-Night---Raise-Your-Glasses-in-Cheer-or-Scotlands-Bard
id=902692 - Dec 30, 2007
Burns Night - A Guide to Celebrating Burns Night
by
Caitrin Stewart
Robert Burns (b. 25th Jan 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire - d. 21 July 1796 in Dumfries) is widely regarded as Scotland's National poet, and is loved by millions for his poems and songs. Burns Night is generally celebrated on or around the 25th of January, the poet's birthday, and is traditionally marked by a Burns Supper. A Burns Supper can be both formal and informal, but they will nearly always have these things in common: a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, a few drams of whiskey, and guests decked out in the finest tartan accessories.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burns-Night---A-Guide-to-Celebrating-Burns-Night
id=3576771 - Jan 14, 2010
Robert Burns Supper, Also Known As Burns Night - How and Why Did it All Start?
by
Joanne Swanston
Did you celebrate Burns Night or Robert Burns Supper as it is also known, this year? This renowned poets anniversary is on the 25th January and if the answer was YES; Why did you? This age old tradition is followed throughout the world, but apart from your meal of 'Haggis, Neeps and Tatties', what else can you learn about this amazing man? Well, because I am living in the beautiful country of Scotland, maybe I can enlighten you on a few insights for this most celebrated event.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Robert-Burns-Supper,-Also-Known-As-Burns-Night---How-and-Why-Did-it-All-Start?
id=1914425 - Jan 23, 2009
Burns Night Celebrations - Burns Tartan
by
Caitrin Stewart
Burns Night is celebrated on the 25th January each year. Around the world, thousands of people commemorate the life and work of Scotland's National Bard, by holding a Burns Supper celebration in his honour. Tartan often features heavily in proceedings and for those wishing to choose a tartan specific to the occasion, there are plenty to select from.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burns-Night-Celebrations---Burns-Tartan
id=3569833 - Jan 13, 2010
Scottish Fancy Dress - 3 Costume Suggestions For What to Wear to Celebrate Burns Night This Year
by
Dan Fresh
An article about what non-Scots might consider wearing to a Burns Night celebration. We have a look at 3 different types of Scottish fancy dress costumes that might be worn to the party.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Scottish-Fancy-Dress---3-Costume-Suggestions-For-What-to-Wear-to-Celebrate-Burns-Night-This-Year
id=3575273 - Jan 14, 2010
Burns Night - The Ceremony of Haggis
by
Xavi Smith
The ceremony of haggis is an integral, traditional, almost tongue-in-cheek feature of the Burns Supper - an event which honours the birthday of Rabbie Burns. Scotland's world famous poet was so taken with the national dish, he even wrote and ode to it - prompting the creation of the ceremony. With most suppers taking place on or around Burns Night (or Burns Nicht), January 25th, Scots are just winter-weary enough to welcome an excuse to eat hearty food and enjoy a blood-thickening tipple.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Burns-Night---The-Ceremony-of-Haggis