It's an All-Day Celebration
Even if December 31 is not your birthday, I hope you enjoy the day and its traditions as much as I do. Happy New Year!
Here's Why New Year's Eve is the Coolest Birthday
- Champagne flows freely!
- There is always a party going on somewhere
- Everyone sings Auld Lang Syne (especially those who don't know the words)
- It's a holiday for most of your friends and family
- Even strangers give you flowers and birthday wishes
Look Who Else Was Born on December 31
John Denver ~ Singer, Songwriter
Taylor Hackford ~ Actor
Sir Anthony Hopkins ~ Actor
Val Kilmer ~ Actor
Sir Ben Kingsley ~ Actor
Tim Matheson ~ Actor
Henri Matisse ~ Artist
Sarah Miles ~ Actress
Bebe Neuwirth ~ Actress
Donna Summer ~ Musical Artist
Diane von Fürstenberg ~ Designer
Simon Wiesenthal ~ Writer, Activist
December 31 Birthday Celebs on SquidWho
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John Denver
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John Denver was an American folk singer / songwriter and folk rock musician.
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Ben Kingsley
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Ben Kingsley is a British actor. His probably most impressive role was the role of Mahatma Ghandi in the film Gandhi in 1982.
Auld Lang Syne
A Few Facts Courtesy of Wikipedia
"Auld Lang Syne" (: note "s" rather than "z")
Search for "lang syne" at The website of the Dictionary of the Scots language
is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many English-speaking countries and is often sung to celebrate the start of the new year at the stroke of midnight at the start of New Year's Day.
The song's Scots title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago"
or "days gone by". The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570?1638), Allan Ramsay (1686?1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns.nls.uk
Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time..." in his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.
Auld Lang Syne
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Auld Lang Syne
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Written by: Robert Burns (1788) Translates to: Old Long Since, Long Long Ago, Days Gone By Auld Lang Syne (English Translation) Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne? Ch...
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Celebration & Getaway Ideas
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The Ultimate New Years Eve Party
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How To Have Prosperity Good Luck In 2010
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New Years Eve Ideas
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New Years Eve celebrations are a tradition around the world. But what do you like to do for your New Years Eve? There are certainty many things to do ranging from traveling to New York, going out to a bar or party, having your own party, or even...
What's the Buzz on New Year's Eve?
Here's What Bloggers are Saying About New Year's Eve
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- The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux is hosting a really cool New Year's Eve party that travelers can book in conjunction with an overnight stay!
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- This year, every time one of the online polls is completed, users will unlock that week's digital prize and reveal a piece of the mystery puzzle. Prizes include a 2010 printable calendar, New Year's Eve party decorations and games. ...
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Let's Celebrate the New Year
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Cheers!
What's Your New Year's Resolution?

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- Tipi Tipi Feb 26, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
- I love it! - I'm going to lensroll it to Happy Birthdays Shelly! :))
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- rockycha rockycha Jun 13, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
- Outstanding Lens! Great Topic! I've lensrolled this to my New Year's Party Decor and thanks for your cheer of confidence today!
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- rms rms May 15, 2008 @ 7:27 am
- My son was born on January 2! We did celebrate it on New Year's Eve some years though. It was fun. One year when he was younger, we had a party with his friends and at 12 noon had a toast of sparkling apple cider.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Nov 23, 2007 @ 2:58 pm
- Love the lens! I have a niece and a sweet friend who share your birthday.
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- GypsyPirate GypsyPirate Nov 9, 2007 @ 10:52 pm
- Great lens! I hope you had as much fun making it as I did reading it. Definitely a Best Ever.
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