Why is this question being repeated so many times lately. N way thanks for the 2 points.
2006-09-01 09:06:37
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answer #1
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answered by zaazzy 4
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Have many more happy days.
Origin
From the 19th century this has been used mainly as a birthday greeting, to offer the hope that the happy day will occur many more times. Prior to that it was used more generally, at any celebratory or festive event.
2006-09-01 16:00:50
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answered by Anonymous
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It means, Live long and be happy. Hence, many happy returns of your birthday.
2006-09-01 16:01:13
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answered by Anonymous
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many happy returns as in many happy meetings through the ages.
2006-09-01 20:05:13
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answered by pixie007 4
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It comes from the 19th century. It was mainly used during birthdays to wish that this happy day will come again many times.
It was also used for festive events.
2006-09-01 16:03:58
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answered by shared pc 3
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Means you should be happy all the time.
2006-09-05 04:38:28
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answered by NANI 3
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that the happy times keep on coming
2006-09-01 16:03:46
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answered by allison_smith0 3
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It means they hope you keep coming back! (ie. return many times)
2006-09-01 16:00:26
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answered by Anonymous
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it means hope your birthday returns next year
2006-09-01 16:29:26
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answered by dornypcs 2
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I believe it is said on ones birthday in reference to the year that has just passed.
2006-09-01 16:15:29
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answered by happytaffy 4
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