"Toasts for Special Occasions"

Toasts are seemingly necessary parts of most celebrations and if asked to make a speech then it is a good idea to know what to say. In fact, the meaning of the word 'toast' is a wish of good health, which started in ancient Rome, where a piece of bread was dipped into wine. We have researched some sayings that may help you out.

It seems that the Irish are experts. Here are a few from them:

Birthdays:

May you live all the days of your life! Cheers!

All the best birthday wishes I send to thee,
They come from the heart, they come from me.

With age it's the same as with wine. It has to be a good year!

Friendship:

May there always be work for your hands to do
May your purse always hold a coin or two
May the sun always shine on your windowpane
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain
May the hand of a friend always be near you
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you

Other than Irish offerings:

Anniversaries:

Let anniversaries come and let anniversaries go, but may your happiness continue on forever.

Christmas:

Here's to the holly with its bright red berry.
Here is to Christmas, let's make it merry.

Gatherings:

Success to the lover, honor to the brave,
Health to the sick and freedom to the slave.

New Year:

May your nets always be full,
Your pockets never empty.
May your horse not cast a shoe
Or the devil look at you
In the year that lies ahead!

Thanksgiving:

Here's to the blessings of the year,
Here's to the friends we hold so dear,
To peace on earth, both far and near.

Wedding:

Here's to the groom with bride so fair,
And here's to the bride with groom so rare!

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Reference sources text links used for this page provided below.

Wikipedia
Encarta

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