2006-09-01 08:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by lovely girl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Why is this question being repeated so many times lately. N way thanks for the 2 points.
2006-09-01 09:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by zaazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means, Live long and be happy. Hence, many happy returns of your birthday.
2006-09-01 16:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
many happy returns as in many happy meetings through the ages.
2006-09-01 20:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by pixie007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 · answer #5 · answered by shared pc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means you should be happy all the time.
2006-09-05 04:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by NANI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that the happy times keep on coming
2006-09-01 16:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by allison_smith0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they hope you keep coming back! (ie. return many times)
2006-09-01 16:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means hope your birthday returns next year
2006-09-01 16:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by dornypcs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is said on ones birthday in reference to the year that has just passed.
2006-09-01 16:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by happytaffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋