Each January 25, Scots and friends around the world raise a toast to Robert Burns, Scotland"s beloved national poet. A Burns Night supper blends warmth and wit: the centrepiece is haggis, a savoury pudding made from minced meat, oats and spices, served with neeps (mashed turnips) and tatties (mashed potatoes). Add plenty of good cheer, readings of Burns"s verse and a dram of whisky and you have a celebration that ends with a rousing chorus of "Auld Lang Syne." Even if you"re celebrating stateside, these traditions are easy to adopt—set the table, cue the poetry and let the toasts flow.
Burns Night in Scotland
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