He must have written many more that are lost to literature. Robert “Robbie” Burns is directly credited with authoring over 650 poems and songs written in old-Scottish and traditional English. Along with Shakespeare and Chaucer the works of Robbie Burns are included as compulsory reading as part of school curriculum in the UK and in many other countries around the world.

THE BARD: Robbie is acclaimed and acknowledged as one of the most insightful and articulate authors and songwriters from the 1700’s.

Today he is regarded as the finest romantic poet in British literature. Robbie had 14 children from his three official wives and also had many other-lovers. He was a quite a handsome fellow and in Scotland he is as famous as a lover as he is a poet.

THE ROMANTIC LOVER: Love and romance form the basis of much of his work, with many poems dedicated to the joys and heartaches of romance.

The Burns poem “An Ode to a Haggis” may be read to the crowd and the haggis saluted and carved with a sword as part of the ceremony. The first toast is in honour of the ladies present given by a male, followed in kind with a lady delivering her speech and a toast to the men. A traditional Burns Supper includes the reciting of Burns’ poems, the playing of Scottish music and speeches and toasts. It is held on/ or near/ January 25th and depending on the event protocol it can very formal with black tie, pomp and fine dress, or it can be relaxed and/or boisterous and they are always a lot of fun.

THE BURNS SUPPER: First held in 1802 by close friends 5 years after his death the Burns Supper is all about celebrating the life and works of Robbie Burns.

It is a day to rejoice and celebrate his life, his works and the things that he stood for. His birthday has become an important annual ceremonial day for folks with Celtic heritage. Patrick’s day is to the Irish or the fourth of July is for Americans. For the Scots Robbie Burns day holds the equivalent in patriotism and importance as St.

25th JANUARY IS ROBBIE BURNS DAY: January 25th is officially known as “Robbie Burns Day” with celebrations of all things great and Scottish and culminate in the traditional “Burns Supper” feast.

On the rare occasion if family or friends wanted to tease or scold on occasion he would be called “Bob” or Bobbie.” Once he became famous he liked the moniker of “The Bard of Scotland” and today he is simply affectionately known as “the Bard.”

A BARD BY MANY NAMES: Robbie Burns was christened “Robert” and in everyday life he was (and still is) known as “Robbie” or “Rabbie.” He often would switch names signing works depending on his mood.For those new to Robert “Robbie” Burns here are eleven interesting things to learn about “the Bard”… There are volumes of books, lessons, biographies and literature papers published on the life and times of Robbie Burns. 11 Interesting Things To Know About The Scottish Poet Robbie Burns

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