There is a great debate in my family about the relevance of “Same Old Lang Syne,” a song by Dan Fogelberg. It’s right up there with “Celebrate Me Home” by Kenny Loggins and “River” by Joni Mitchell.

The lyrics of Fogelberg’s tune describe former high school sweethearts bumping into each other on Christmas Eve and reminiscing over drinks in a parked car. The woman is unhappily married to an architect, while Fogelberg is living his dream as an artist. The two part ways and the “snow turns into rain” as the melody to “Auld Lang Syne” is crooned on a saxophone solo.

Why am I telling you all this when you could just look it up on YouTube?

The point of the song is beyond whether or not it deserves to be played on Christmas (because it does … sorry Mom), but rather, what does the song mean?

In my eyes, it’s capturing a very real lull in the season, that time between Christmas and New Year’s where you reflect on all you’ve done and experienced. You see people you haven’t seen in a while, and it’s both good and bad. It’s peaceful to a point, but with it comes the impending rise of another year.

Movies like “When Harry Met Sally” fall into this category, not just because of that rousing speech by Billy Crystal at the New Year’s Eve party. You know the one: “I love how you get cold when it’s 71 degrees out …” The coziness and familiarity of these songs and movies serve as a refuge as we venture into the unknown.

So, while the windy weather may keep people inside these next few days, I’d encourage you to get out there like Mr. Fogelberg and Mr. Crystal did. Chase those opportunities to reconnect and tell people you love them. You can even do it while attending events in Butler County.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Harmony’s Silvester celebration. You can enjoy a traditional German dinner at Harmony Museum, watch the Christmas tree throwing contest, participate in the 5K or fun run at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, and watch the ball drop and a fireworks display on German time (6 p.m. in the town square). For a full schedule and list of activities, visit harmonymuseum.org/silvester.

Scoot into the new year at line dance night in the Saxonburg Fireman’s Club, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing starts at 8 p.m. Saturday. There is a $5 cover charge, and you must be 21 or over to enter. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.