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Join people around the world in a global celebration of Burns Night, honoring the poet Robert Burns. Burns was born in Alloway in 1759. More than 200 years after his death, the work of Scotland’s national poet lives on through his poetry and songs, including: Auld Lang Syne and To A Mouse. Each year, communities around the world with a Scottish connection mark Burns Night with songs, dancing, poetry and a Burns Supper.

What is Burns Night?

Burns Night is a yearly celebration held on or around 25th January, the day when Burns was born. A Burns Night celebration can have many different elements and each community has its own traditions. The most important item is a Burns Supper.

What food is eaten at a Burns Supper?

A Burns Supper can be formal or informal and guests are traditionally invited to take turns in reciting Burns’ poems or songs. Burns Supper special foods include Cock a Leekie Soup, Clootie dumpling and Scotch whisky.

Sites connected with the life of Robert Burns

If you’d like to find out more about the life of Robert Burns and the places he lived in, there are several museums devoted to his life and work, and you can also explore towns and villages with Burns connections. Click here to explore Robert Burns sites for more information.

21. What do people celebrate Burns Night?

A. To honor a Scottish poet.        B. To share an animal tale.

C. To enjoy traditional food.       D. To improve Scotland’s fame.

22. What can people do during a Burns Supper?

A. Watch a video about Burns.   B. Invite guests to cook together.

C. Recite Burns’ poems or songs.   D. See a short film about museums.

23. Where is the text most likely taken from?

A. A guidebook. B. A website.   C. A textbook.  C. A newspaper.