Top of the morning is not really another way to say good morning, but it used to be somewhat common in old literature (e.g., Treasure Island from the late 1800s) and old Hollywood movies from the mid 1900s.
This version of “good morning” is controversial because it used to be misattributed to Irish culture. It was a form of stereotyping in old Hollywood movies, where the phrase was overused in dialogue for characters of Irish descent.
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May the 4th be with you is a pun on the phrase “May the force be with you” from Star Wars. Because of the similarity of “May the fourth” to “May the force,” Star Wars Day is now unofficially celebrated on May 4th each year.
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Teacher appreciation puns can help make your Teacher Appreciation Day message or gift stand out. Here are a few examples:
- Thank you for bee-ing a great teacher! (honey)
- Anyway you slice it, you are awesome! (pizza or pie)
- Thank you for making us such smart cookies! (cookies)
- Thanks a latte for all you do! (coffee)
- Thanks for helping me grow. (plants or seeds)
- You are tea-rrific! (tea)
- You wrote the book on being a great teacher! (books or bookstore gift card)
- Thanks for making the school year bright! (highlighters or bright sticky notes)
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Some Mother’s Day puns to add to your Mother’s Day messages are:
- You’re mum-believable!
- You’re the berry best, Mom.
- I love you a brunch, Mom!
- Mom, you’re tea-rrific!
- I love you a waffle lot, Mom!
- Have an eggcellent Mother’s Day!
- Olive you more than words can say.
- I donut know what I would do without you, Mom!
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To wish a friend or family member a happy Mother’s Day on their first Mother’s Day, you could say:
- Happy first Mother’s Day! You are already doing such an awesome job, and I can’t wait to see your relationship with [baby’s name] grow and develop.
- I always knew you’d be a great mom, and you are proving me right every day! Happy first Mother’s Day!
- Even in just a few short months, you’ve grown into a wonderful mom. I hope you feel celebrated on your special day!
- Watching you become a mom has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Happy Mother’s Day!
- You are absolutely nailing this motherhood thing! Enjoy your first Mother’s Day!
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you come up with even more perfect wording for your Mother’s Day messages.
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The Buddhist calendar is a lunisolar calendar used in Buddhist countries to mark festivals and observances, like Buddha Purnima (Buddha’s birthday).
The Buddhist calendar combines solar years with lunar months, similar to the Hindu and Chinese calendars.
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Buddha Day is another name for Buddha Purnima or Vesak, the holiday that commemorates the birth of the Buddha. It’s celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and other countries with Buddhist populations.
This day is an opportunity for Buddhists to reconnect with the Buddha’s teachings of compassion, peace, and enlightenment.
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Buddha was born in the 5th and 6th century BC. Buddhist tradition says he was born on the full moon of the month Vaisakha.
Because of this, the holiday Buddha Purnima, which commemorates Buddha’s birthday, is observed on this day. Buddha Purnima changes dates each year but generally falls in April or May.
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Vesak 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 12 in various countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The exact date of Vesak—also known as Buddha Purnima—can vary across countries due to differences in lunar calendar calculations and local customs.
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Buddha Purnima 2024 was May 23 in India, Nepal, and several other countries. In others, it was a different day in April or May.
Buddha Purnima is generally celebrated on the full moon of the month Vaisakha, but exact dates vary due to country and tradition.
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