Every New Year’s Eve, many of us will come to the realisation that we don’t actually know the words to “Auld Lang Syne ... followed by a simplified English translation.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!

The phrase “auld lang syne” translates literally in English to “old long since” and means “times gone by,” or “for old time’s sake.” The lyrics are asking if it is right to ...