Use stream of consciousness to answer the following. "Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: ( l ( d) lsin ): note "s" rather than "z" ) is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations, and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Scouting movement, in many countries, uses it to close jamborees and other functions.

What is the new years eve song called?
To answer the question, consider the following: It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Final answer: '' Auld Lang Syne ''.