Forumite Birthdays

[LizzygotDizzy]

Does anyone know where the phrase "many happy returns of the day" originates from?

[Jah Lush]

No

[KalamityKel]

Apparently the "Happy Birthday to You" song was written by two sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill, in 1893...

[lozzyloz]

A tax collector with a sense of humour

[david_carnell]

LizzygotDizzy Wrote:

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> Does anyone know where the phrase "many happy

> returns of the day" originates from?

*adopts nasal voice and dons specs*

Via a quick google:

Since the 18th century this has been used as a salutation to offer the hope that a happy day being marked would recur many more times. It is now primarily used on birthdays; prior to the mid 19th century it was used more generally, at any celebratory or festive event.

The first record of it in print is in a letter written by Lady Newdigate in 1789 (published in Newdigate-Newdegate Cheverels in 1898):

"Many happy returns of ye day to us my Dr Love."

[LizzygotDizzy]

Why thank you kind Sir, twas very sweet of you to go to the trouble and I appreciate it.

*adopts nasal voice and dons specs* does that come with a cape and a cane one might ask?

[HonaloochieB]

Happy birthday JJF.

We'll never forget the day you were born, that cross-fire hurricane nearly did for the whole town.

[Keef]

Are you calling his mum a toothless bearded hag?

[TillieTrotter]

Happy Birthday to Our Lovely Steph, have a lovely day with your lovely son and I'll catch you later. xxxxx

[Jah Lush]

Ooooooooooooh! Happy birthday Steph! x x x

[Keef]

Happy Birthday Steph mate! Have a good one kidda! :)-D

[SeanMacGabhann]

Happy Birthday Steph (and good shout TT)

[citizenED]

Happy returns Steph, luv. Have a nice one with your 'lil boy

[Mscrawthew]

Have a lovely day Steph >:D< Hope you will be putting your feet up later and taking it easy :))

[Steph]

Thanks Everyone am off for a few beverages now to celebrate xxxx

[Keef]

Good girl, have it large! :)-D

[Keef]

A very Happy Birthday to the lovely Annasfield! And in your honour, Atila shall stand and sing a rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone! ;-) Have a good one mate!

[SeanMacGabhann]

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[annaj]

Happy Birthday Anna!

Have a great day

x Anna!

[Annasfield]

Keef Wrote:

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> A very Happy Birthday to the lovely Annasfield!

> And in your honour, Atila shall stand and sing a

> rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone! ;-) Have a

> good one mate!

Cheers everyone :)-D

I'll look forward to that Keef, when's it happening? ;)

[mockney piers]

I'll sneak a moment on the forum to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[Brendan]

Happy birthday Anna!

[lozzyloz]

Many happy returns Anna, I thought there was something special* about you when I first met you at the EDF drinks! Hope you have a special celebration today. x

*We share the same birthday!

[Moos]

Happy birthday Anna!

Happy birthday, Lozzyloz!

(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)(tu)

[Annasfield]

lozzyloz Wrote:

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> Many happy returns Anna, I thought there was

> something special* about you when I first met you

> at the EDF drinks! Hope you have a special

> celebration today. x

>

> *We share the same birthday!

Nice one Lozzy - Happy Birthday to you too. :)-D Are you getting as much work done today as I am?:-S