Don't mean to offend, but why his and no-one elses? (cept Jesus)
2007-01-24 05:31:51 · 6 answers · asked by Alicat 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I guess because he was the 'rock star' of his day - he touched so many people in a time that didn't have tv, radio, internet, etc so it was pretty amazing he touched as many people as he did. And because he was such a great ambassador for Scotland, we chose to remember him evermore. Long live The Burns!
2007-01-24 07:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Just_wondering 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a Burns Supper then this question is answered by the "Immortal Memory"
This speech explains why Burns wasn't just a ploughman poet, a poet for Scotland or even a poet for his times but truly a universal and timeless poet whose work is still relevant today.
There a numerous Immortal Memories available online (to help people writing them for their own Burns Suppers) if you read a good one then hopefully you'll understand why we celebrate Burns Night particularly instead of the many other great poets.
2007-01-25 09:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why shouldn't Scotland celebrate one of its favourite sons ? Do you object to the Irish celebrating St Patrick's day ?
2007-01-25 06:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he was not only Britains top poet for half century but probably the world's and one of the most influential and talented writers ever. plus he's scottish, the most well-like people in the world.
2007-01-24 13:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hey Mister! 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He has many fans of his poetry and songs. They resonate with people.
2007-01-24 13:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
doe she i hadnt noticed
2007-01-25 12:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by liam0_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋