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Auld Lang Syne

In honor of the New Year, here is that classic poem/song from Robert Burns that no one remembers all the words, but pretends to. It was featured in the comic strip Flashbacks by Patrick M. Reynolds yesterday 31 December 2017 and I thought the story was interesting. It is an old Scottish song which Burns just transcribes the lyrics to it, or perhaps the first bit and he added on to it. It is a lot longer than most of us know it to be and if you have a chance take a look at the poem/lyrics and remember all the good and not so good thing about this year. Take some time between the Rose Parade, NHL Winter Classic hockey game and all the college Bowl games to reflect on your plans for this year as well.

Auld Land Syne (English)

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

 

NHL Winter Classic, Rose Bowl Parade, College Football Playoffs

Today the Washington Capitals take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationals Park in the Annual Winter Classic game. This year’s game is being played in Washington and from the looks of the whole set up it will not be difficult to tell where they are. The Game begins at 1pm Eastern Time, but there could be a delay for glare from the ice.

In the time leading up to the Hockey game make sure to tune into the Rose parade. Starting at like 11 am if you can tune into the commercial free coverage over on HGTV so you can see the parade in it’s entirety. The parade is a prelude to the big game the first of the new College Playoff semifinal games will be held at the Rose Bowl it is also followed by the Sugar Bowl the other playoff game. These games are not the only ones being played. If you are in the Philly area I think the Mummer’s Parade is also on today. check it out.

New Year’s Day

Today we begin the new year and everyone makes a big deal about it. There are parades across the country and sporting events as well. However we should not forget that January 1 is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Fr. Z points out that we can gain Plenary indulgences today as well. In the readings we get the Blessing of Aaron “May the Lord bless and keep you!”, which reminds me of the Sabbath Prayer from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus cried out “Abba Father” and so should we, and the shepherd bit of the Infancy narrative in Luke.

I think everyone likes the Rose Parade for the sheer imagination of the float design since they are all covered with natural elements and they get so many different colors and they have some very unique uses for flowers and all of the other materials used. This year is the 125th running of the Rose Parade and the 100th Rose Bowl. Of the other parades my mom simply adores the Mummers Parade in Philly especially the string bands and fancy brigades. This parade is unique and is considered the oldest folk Festival in America having been run since 1901. Unlike the Rose Parade, the Mummers are not nationally televised, however I believe you can watch it on an online stream or something. It would be nice if it got the national coverage that the Rose Parade gets.

One of the newer additions to the festivities of today is the NHL Winter Classic. The NHL game held outdoors on New Years Day is great and is one reason that the fan base of the NHL is growing. The Winter Classic is typically held in a baseball or football stadium and have tended to feature teams from the United States, where as the Canadian teams play in the Heritage Classic. These games have been a popular addition to the NHL year. In fact later this month they are going to have more outdoor games as part of the Stadium series is this too much of a good thing  or just NBC trying to capitalize on the Olympics? This year Winter Classic is at Michigan Stadium and it seems very likely that attendance records will be smashed.

Finally there is the whole deal with resolutions that we all forget about after a couple of months. Anyway you look at it I hope you all have a safe and happy 2014

 

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