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Note that congratulate and congratulations are not appropriate here. Note also that there is no English greeting which can be used for any festival. The only way of greeting someone on the occasion of a festival not celebrated in Britain (or at least not wildly celebrated) is to use the word wishes, for example:
(Very) best wishes for…
My/ our (very) best wishes for…
The usual birthday greetings are:
Many happy returns (of the day)!
Happy birthday! – more common, especially in informal situations
Congratulations may be used when someone comes of age (now at 18 in Britain) in formal style. Otherwise it is practically never used as a birthday greeting nowadays.
The answer to all these is Thank you.
For engagements and weddings the following forms are used:
Congratulations. – weddings only
I wish you every happiness. –very formal, weddings only
I hope you will be very happy. – semi-formal, weddings only
If we meet someone who has recently has married but whose wedding we didn’t go to, the word marriage is used instead.
Congratulations on your marriage. – very formal
I hear you’ve got married. Congratulations. – informal, semi-formal
http://english-l.chat.ru
April 3rd, 2006
When someone has achieved something, or been fortunate in some way, we say:
Congratulations (on…)
The answer is Thank you or Thanks (informal).
Well done – may also be used about an achievement.
Seasonal greetings include:
Happy/ Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Happy Easter!
In reply the person greeted may either repeat the greeting or say Thank you, (and) (the) same to you.
http://english-l.chat.ru
April 3rd, 2006
I know this can’t be an easy time for you.
And because I care about you, it isn’t easy for me, either.
You’ve been through a lot, and I hope that better times are on the way.
But, no matter what happens, I hope you’ll remember I’m always here for you!
(by Antonina Taskaeva http://antonina.0catch.com)
March 15th, 2006
Heartiest Congratulation’s on your promotion
You have the vision to lead, and the will to success
You rightly deserve the success. And may you be blessed
With the joys is brings, as these best wishes come to you,
With warmth and fond regards. “Congrat’s!”
(by Antonina Taskaeva http://antonina.0catch.com)
March 14th, 2006
We build our dreams for tomorrow upon our hopes for today,
That our children may forever live…
…With a song of peace in their hearts
May all the joys of the season be yours!
(by Antonina Taskaeva http://antonina.0catch.com)
March 13th, 2006
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