What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean?

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What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean?

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Auld Lang Syne' is the most popular New Year's Eve song in the English-speaking world, but not all of its lyrics (including that title) are in English. Learn about the history and meaning of this song in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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