#7 Should old acquaintance be forgot

Stand by for fireworks this week as the ‘Life Happens*’ team contemplate the impending arrival of 2026.‘Should old acquaintance be forgot?’ is the question asked once a year in many English speaking countries as revellers join hands to sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. But why? Where does this tradition come from?And did you know that in one country New Year’s Eve was an extra special celebration because Christmas was banned there for over 400 years? What country?Then there’s the prickly topic of New Year’s resolutions. Good or bad thing? Michelle and Nick discuss the pros and cons and Michelle offers an interesting and practical alternative.Check out ‘Life Happens*’ now and start the new year as you mean to go on – making life happen for you!Follow Life Happens* on:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifehappens.podcast/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappens.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-91UHpA5fArG