Cheers!

This year why not raise a glass and make a toast! Cheers, Salute’, Ganbei, Prost! Out with the old – in with the new! I've dug up some toasts... here are a few.

For Inspiration?

“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”

― Neil Gaiman

“May we generally be happy, generally be witty, generally be honest, but above all always be interesting.”

― Daniel Handler

“May the hinges of friendship never rust, or the wings of luve lose [sic] a feather.”

― Edward Bannerman Ramsay

Toastmasters International – Top 10 Irish Toasts

1. "May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door."

2. "To all the days here and after, may they be filled with fond memories, happiness and laughter."

3. "May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future."

4. "Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you glad."

5. "May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you're dead."

6. "Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last."

7. "May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide. And may your pockets always have a coin or two inside."

8. "For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."

9. "May we all be alive at this same time next year."

10. "May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live."

You don't have to be Irish to toast this year out! We've all been through so much, and we look forward to better days ahead with hope and anticipation of a new year full of good health and happiness. Even if we can't be with loved ones this holiday season, we can connect with them online and raise a glass to honor them today — so that we may gather again to enjoy future holidays to come.

Cheers!

Happy Holidays!