Music Monday: Before There Was Auld Lang Syne

Since this is my last Music Monday of the year, I thought I'd share a traditional year-end song. Today, many people associate the great song, Auld Lang Syne, with New Year's Eve. It is a Scottish song written by Robert Burns in the late 1700s. But did you know that there is another traditional Irish/Scottish … Continue reading Music Monday: Before There Was Auld Lang Syne

Music Monday: Starting the Christmas Music Season with an Irish Connection

Since it is now officially the season of Advent, I feel OK with sharing some of my favorite Christmas songs. And as a way for making up for not getting a crossword puzzle clue that had the answer of ERIN, I thought I would begin with an Irish tune by the Pogues, Fairytale of New … Continue reading Music Monday: Starting the Christmas Music Season with an Irish Connection