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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."

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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? ;)

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

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