Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne?

New Year. What do these words mean? Does it mean a less-than-stellar year down the tubes and a better and more exciting one to look forward to? Does it imply renewal and rebirth of oneself – making resolutions that you “swear this time” you’ll keep? Or, is January first just another day?