Category Archives: Toasts

May we kiss whom we please, And please whom we kiss

Let the dogs wait a long time. -Irish wish for a lengthy and ample dinner

A full belly, a heavy purse, and a light heart.

Along the lines of yesterday’s compilation, here are some more, courtesy of Wikipedia: In many cultures, toasting is common and to not do so may be a breach of etiquette. The general theme of the common brief toasts is “good … Continue reading →

Some standard, short toasts in different languages: French:  A Votre Sante! – To Your Health! German:  Prosit! – Cheers! Greek:  Stin Eyiassou! – To Your Health! Hebrew:  L’Chaim! – To Life! Irish: Sláinte Italian:  Cin! Cin! – Cheers! Japanese:  Kampai! – … Continue reading →

For every wound, a balm. For every sorrow, cheer. For every storm, a calm. For every thirst, a beer