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Auld Lang Syne – Days of long ago.
Vocals: Pentatonix.
Lyrics: Attributed to Robert Burns (January 1759 – July 1796).
Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And here’s a hand, my trusty fiere, (friend)
And gie’s a hand o’ thine,
We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
END
Wishing all our readers at home and worldwide, a Happy New Year From Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
“Bringing In A Brand New Year”
Vocals: Riley B. King (known professionally as B.B. King.)
Lyrics: Charles Brown.
Bringing In A Brand New Year
At the stroke of midnight,
On that great big holiday,
We’re going to have a ball, and that ain’t all.
I’m gonna chase my blues away.
I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year,
So listen dear, won’t you meet me here,
While I’m bringin’ in a brand new year.
Gonna be a great big parade,
I got my resolution made.
Gonna ride above the stars,
We might even take a trip to mars.
I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year.
So listen dear, won’t you meet me here,
While bringin’ in a brand new year.
Oh sailin’ down on a rainbow,
I’ll flirt with lady moon.
If she sighs or winks her eye,
I won’t be back ’til June.
I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year,
So listen dear, won’t you meet me here,
While I’m bringin’ in a brand new year.
END
We Are The World
Lyrics: Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
Vocalists: [In order of appearance] Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles.
We Are The World
There comes a time when we heed a certain call.
When the world must come together as one.
There are people dying.
Oh, when it’s time to lend a hand to life.
The greatest gift of all.
We can’t go on pretending day by day,
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change.
We are all a part of God’s great big family,
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need.
We are the world, we are the children.
We are the ones who make a brighter day,
So let’s start giving.
There’s a choice we’re making,
We’re saving our own lives.
It’s true, we’ll make a better day,
Just you and me.
Well, send them your heart so they’ll know that someone cares,
And their lives will be stronger and free.
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread,
And so we all must lend a helping hand.
We are the world, we are the children.
We are the ones who make a brighter day,
So let’s start giving.
Oh, there’s a choice we’re making,
We’re saving our own lives.
It’s true, we’ll make a better day,
Just you and me.
When you’re down and out, and there seems no hope at all,
But if you just believe, there’s no way we can fall.
Well, well, well,
Let us realize, oh, that a change can only come,
When we stand together as one.
We are the world, we are the children.
We are the ones who make a brighter day,
So let’s start giving.
Oh, there’s a choice we’re making,
We’re saving our own lives.
It’s true, we’ll make a better day,
Just you and me.
END
The word ‘mistletoe’ is believed to stem from the Saxon ‘mistl-tan’, meaning ‘different twig.’
Note: Raw white mistletoe berries are very poisonous and tend to fall off the plant easily. They have been known to cause seizures or death when accidently ingested. Indeed, here in Ireland we are more inclined to have in our homes, hanging over our doors, the ornamental plastic variety, since ingesting real mistletoe berries can be especially lethal to small children and household pets.
Historically, mistletoe [A parasitic plant, that derives some or all of its nutritional requirements from a wide range of host trees], represents romance, fertility, and vitality. Celtic Druids valued mistletoe for its healing properties. Its berries ripen in December, with the plant continuing to remain green, hence its appeal at Christmas.
Warning: Let be it known to all you ladies, young or old, you the fairer sex, cannot ever refuse to grant a kiss, if caught under a bunch of mistletoe. Ladies also please note, such a kiss under mistletoe will greatly increase your chances of marriage within the next 12 months.
According to an ancient custom, ladies not kissed will remain single until next Christmas.
Gentlemen Note: After each kiss, one berry should be removed from the mistletoe bunch. A fresh bunch of course can then be introduced, should you be required to kiss a lot of women.
Yes, it’s not an easy job for the male species, but let’s face it, someone has got to do it.
- ‘Still Here’ ads relaunched to inform and reassure victims of domestic violence that help and support continues to be available over the Christmas and New Year
- Domestic abuse incidents will continue to be prioritised by An Garda Síochána
The Minister for Justice, Mr Simon Harris TD, has announced that ‘Still Here’, the national awareness campaign on domestic abuse, is being relaunched and will run over the Christmas holiday period.
The ‘Still Here’ campaign was developed in April 2020, to inform and reassures people that supports and services are always available to those at risk or experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
This message is particularly important over the Christmas period, when reports of domestic abuse can often escalate.
Speaking of the campaign, Minister Harris said: “Unfortunately, we know that home is not a safe place for all of us. I want victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence to know that they are not on their own, particularly at this time of year. An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service and other services, including the vital supports provided by our community and voluntary sector, are still here for you over the Christmas period.”
Minister Harris continued: “The ‘Still Here’ initiative between the Department of Justice, frontline State services and the community and voluntary sector, working together to support victims of domestic and sexual violence, continues. Our support for victims of domestic and sexual violence is steadfast.”
The campaign will run on TV, Radio, Streaming Video and Audio Services; such as Spotify and YouTube as well as on Social Media, to reach the widest audience possible.
The campaign ads were developed by the Department of Justice in collaboration with a number of frontline services; who work directly with victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
Minister of State for Law Reform, Mr James Browne added: “I would encourage everyone to listen to these adverts. They portray the stark reality of the types of abuse many victims of domestic violence face.
Those of us lucky enough to never experience such vile behaviours should educate ourselves on what we could do if we witnessed someone else being abused in such a way and how we could help.
The Department of Justice section of the gov.ie website has practical information for people who are concerned for someone they know, and for people who witness a stranger being abused. We should all be ready to help rid our society of domestic violence.”
An Garda Síochána have stated that they will continue to reach out and make contact with victims to provide reassurance, support and to offer the assistance of local and specialised resources. An Garda Síochána will continue to treat all instances of Domestic Abuse as a priority over the festive period and once again re-enforces our commitment to ‘keeping people safe’, and in particular the victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Speaking about the commitment of our Police Service to keeping people, and in particular the victims of domestic and sexual abuse, safe and supported, Commissioner Mr Drew Harris, said, “An Garda Síochána is unwavering in our commitment to supporting victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence, and investigating and prosecuting offenders.
We are focused on a number of operational areas that we believe will enhance how individual Gardaí respond to victims and incidents of domestic abuse to ensure that no matter where a person lives, the service and protection they receive from An Garda Síochána will always be of a consistently high standard. This is true all year round and especially so at Christmas.”
Information on services and supports for victims is available on the campaign website HERE.
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