Saying happy birthday or happy anniversary?

Australia
July 1, 2010 3:05am CST
As my special day is approaching, a thought came to me. I posted on a social site that a special day was approaching. I had asked my friends to not say happy birthday to me but to say happy anniversary instead. Even though we tend to say happy birthday because it is habit and easy to say, but seriously think about, when we celebrate a birthday, we are celebrating the anniversary a birth. When a couple get married and celebrates their wedding anniversary, why don't we say happy wedding day? Isn't it just the same as saying happy birthday? I find this fact quite interesting. I will be interested in your opinion on this matter. would you start saying happy birth anniversary or continue to say happy birthday?
2 responses
bodhisatya
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
1 Jul 10
It depends on what a person prefers. Since this was the day you were born hence your birthday, but wishing somebody a happy anniversey is also quite logical as you already pointed out. in my mothertongue too there are two different ways to wish the same. " janamdin Mubarkho, and Saalgira mubarahkho" The difference would be almost similar to what you mentioned. Interesting thing to wonder about. Maybe I shall prefer the birthday form, sounds quite old and traditional. By the way A happy Anniversary to you in advance
bodhisatya
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
4 Jul 10
thanks for the BR Dear friend, Did I ever tell you that I my birthday... er.. birth anniversary is round the corner too! Cheers, Bodhi
johnnykay
@johnnykay (1056)
• Hungary
1 Jul 10
Hello chookie! Well, it's a very interesting question you asked. I say that both of the mentioned phrase is correct! But saying "happy birthday" is a way to accent that this is the DAY of yours! I prefer this form, too! But still have to say, that wishing a happy anniversary is a nice and interesting way, too! Have a nice day!