A Scottish Celebration: Robert Burns Turns 252!

Who better to share a birthday with?

I don't often need much encouragement to talk about Scotland or how infatuated I am with the country. Even after living there for a year, I'm still as drawn to it as I was the first time I set foot on Scottish soil. That being said, it is no coincidence that Robert Burns' Birthday--also known as 'Burns Night'--falls on the same day as my birthday: today.

I prefer to think of it as a sign that Scotland and I will always be meant for each other. If you're thinking that Burns Night is only celebrated in Scotland, though, think again! Burns Night is celebrated worldwide with traditional Burns suppers. No matter where you may be on this January 25, I hope you can take the time to honor one of Scotland's most celebrated poets with your own Burns Night, or at the very least, a reading of The Address to Haggis. Even if you don't have the actual Haggis on hand (sadly, I'm in the same boat) I'm sure Mr. Burns will nonetheless appreciate the thought.