Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. Well take a cup o kindness yet, For auld lang syne. Meaning of Auld Lang Syne and Cup O Kindness The Meaning of Auld is Old and the meaning of Lang Syne is Long Since. The lyrics Well take a cup o kindness yet refers to the tradition of raising a glass, or a cup o kindness meaning with good will, friendship and kind regard and in remembrance of noble deeds. The custom of drinking a health at a special gathering to the prosperity or good health of another dates back into antiquity. The old Christmas term Wassail derives from Old Norse phrase ves heill meaning be healthy. So next time you sing Auld Lang Syne youll now know its meaning!
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