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Today in History: 25 January 1759
Robert Burns Day/Burns Night – Burns Supper
This day is known as Robert Burns Day in Scotland, which is of course the day on which the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, was born. Burns was born on this day in 1759.
Wherever Robert Burns is remembered, a Burns Supper is generally held on or about Robert Burns Day/Night. These suppers usually include a haggis, Scotch whisky and the reading/recitation of poetry written by Robert Burns.
For more on Burns Suppers visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burns_supper
For a book by Thomas Carlyle, ‘Burns,’ visit:
http://www.archive.org/details/burns01carl