Robert Burns Poet

Annual Burns Supper — Celebrate the Poet and Scotland

Millions around the world are gearing up to celebrate the 260th birthday of Scottish national poet Robert Burns, who wrote “Auld Lang Syne” and other beloved poetry. On or near Jan. 25 every year, an estimated 9 million people around the globe attend Burns Suppers in honor of the beloved bard. — Most of this article previously was published by GreenwichFreePress.com. At the Greenwich Burns’ Supper on Jan.