Burns Night and Scotland's poets, traditions, and global influence.

0:03 Calarugus shark media. Hi, I'm Mark Ellison and today's theme is Burns Night and Scotland's poets, traditions and global influence. Question one, from Hogmanay in Scotland to New Year's parties around the world. Which song attributed to Robert Burns is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year? Its title roughly meaning old long since. Question two. At a traditional Burns supper, what hardy Scottish dish is ceremonially piped in by a bagpiper before a recitation of Burns's poem addressed to a haggis then served with neeps and tatties.

0:47 Question three during a Burns supper's formal program, which speech honors Robert Burns's life and works, typically delivered before the humorous toast to the lassies and its reply, and reflects on his enduring relevance. Question four, which brief grace often recited before the meal at a burn supper and beginning some hey meat and canna eat is commonly attributed to Burns and expresses gratitude and empathy. Question five, beyond Burns himself, Scotland honors its living poetic tradition with a modern national title, What is the official designation for Scotland's National Poet held by figures such as Edwin Morgan, Liz Lockhead and Jackie Kay that echoes the historic Scott's word for a maker.

1:44 We'll be right back with these answers after this break, Welcome back. Question one, which Burns song is sung worldwide at New Year's? Answer? Ald lang sign. Robert Burns collected and refined this traditional Scott's and it was published after his death. It became an international New Year's anthem, popularized by songbooks and early twenty century band leaders like Guy Lombardo. Question two, What dish is piped in at a burn supper? Answer? Haggis. The hagis is carried in procession to great fanfare, after which the host theatrically cuts it while addressed to a haggis is read. The ritual celebrates Scottish cuisine and burns playful praise of the dish. Question three, which Burns supper speech pays tribute to Burn's legacy? Answer the Immortal Memory.

2:33 The Immortal Memory is a central tribute that explores Burns's biography, themes and influence It anchors. The evening in literary appreciation before lighter toasts and songs. Question four, what grace beginning some Hey meet is set at burn Supper's answer? The Selkirk Grace, associated with Burns and named for the Earl of Selkirk. The grace's wording predates the poet, but was popularized through his connection. Its simple lines set a reflective ties before the feast. Question five. What is Scotland's official title for its national poet? Answer? Scott's Macar. The Post of Scott's Macar was established in two thousand and four to celebrate contemporary Scottish poetry. The term Macar comes from Scott's for maker, reflecting a lineage that includes and is inspired by Burns. That concludes today's five daily trivia questions.

3:24 I'm Mark Ellison and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.