From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishHappy Birthday/New Year/Christmas etcHappy Birthday/New Year/Christmas etcPRAISEused to wish someone happiness on a special occasion Happy Birthday, Michael! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! → happy
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Happy Birthday/New Year/Christmas etc• After midnight neighbours go outside and wish everyone a Happy New Year.• But bookings still rose 41 % from the $ 3. 41 billion posted a year earlier. Happy New Year.• Let's hope that a wet spring will bring green shoots for Roberts and the economy alike. Happy New Year.• That is what Britain needs as we move into what we all want, a really Happy New Year.• A Happy New Year to you. 