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Burns Night

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Burns Night is held on 25 January each year and celebrates the life and work of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is sometimes called 'the Bard'. It is especially important in Scotland but is marked by many people elsewhere too.

People often celebrate with a Burns supper, an evening that traditionally includes haggis, the Scottish dish, along with readings of Burns's poetry and Scottish music. Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne, the song traditionally sung at New Year. So for this topic, remember that Burns Night is on 25 January and celebrates the poet Robert Burns.

Memory tip: Burns Night: 25 January, celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns, with haggis.

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Burns Night, on 25 January, celebrates which famous Scottish figure?

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  1. 1. Burns Night, on 25 January, celebrates which famous Scottish figure?

    • St Andrew
    • Sir Walter Scott
    • The composer Henry Purcell
    • The poet Robert Burns

    Correct answer: The poet Robert Burns

    Burns Night on 25 January celebrates the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

  2. 2. On which date is Burns Night celebrated?

    • 1 March
    • 5 November
    • 25 January
    • 30 November

    Correct answer: 25 January

    Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January.

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