Birthday Wishes and Sayings to Write in a Card
Table of Contents:
Birthday Message Examples
Birthday Sayings
What to Include in a Birthday Card Message
Birthday Messages in Different Languages
How to Play Happy Birthday on a Phone Dial Pad
How to Time the Card Perfectly
Links to Specific Themed Messages
Birthday Message Examples
Birthday Sayings
What to Include in a Birthday Card Message
Birthday Messages in Different Languages
How to Play Happy Birthday on a Phone Dial Pad
How to Time the Card Perfectly
Links to Specific Themed Messages
What to Write in a Birthday Card
- A special day is even more special when it's celebrating a special person!
- I'm glad to have the opportunity to wish you a happy birthday this year and I'm looking forward to getting to do the same next year!
- If you don't have fun today, I'll be disappointed.
- I'll never get tired of celebrating birthdays with you!
- Some people might think of this as just another day, but I think of it as the day the world got the gift of your presence.
- You only get one birthday per year. Spend it wisely, or not.
- Celebrating your birthday is important because you are important.
- It's time to take some time to have some fun. It's your day today!
- I sincerely hope you feel special on your special day!
- My favorite day to celebrate you is on your birthday. I hope you let me enjoy seeing you enjoy it.
- Don't think of it as just a birthday cake. It's much more than that. It's a dazzling pyrotechnic display.
- On your birthday, the icing on the cake is just the icing on the cake.
- Now you only have to wait roughly 525,600 minutes until your next birthday.
- If I made a wax replica of your birthday cake it still wouldn't have as much wax as the candles on your birthday cake.
- Are you sure you are older? You don't look any older than you were yesterday.
- I don't care that tomorrow will no longer be your birthday. I think we should keep celebrating for at least a week.
- Since it's your birthday, you can do anything you want as long as you act your age.
- Never get too old to be my friend. Fortunately, I don't think that's possible.
- I would wish you a happy birthday, but I would rather demand it.
- You are the opposite of a dog. You age 7 times slower than regular humans.
- When are you going to look your age again?
- I don't like having to remind you how old you are because I can't remember anymore. Both of us must be getting old.
- In my opinion, your birthday is a great reason to celebrate. I've celebrated less important occasions.
- You have a whole new year of life to spend before your next birthday. Don't spend it all in one place.
- Just think what it would be like if you had never been born. You'd be out of space by now for sure.
- I'm trying to figure out how old you really are, but I don't even think an international spy could figure out that mystery.
- I am not just wishing you a happy birthday; I insist that it be a spectacular birthday!
- Enjoy your birthday. You can't return it once it's spent.
- It may be your birthday, but your birth is the gift that keeps on giving to me.
- You may not be able to change your age, but you can always change your hair color.
- If I told you to have a happy birthday, would you actually take my advice for once?
- I like having friends like you who age well.
- I like celebrating your birthday almost as much as I like celebrating mine.
- A birth is a beautiful thing, especially when it results in a beautiful person like you.
- I hope you have the kind of birthday that you can remember until your next one.
- You are my favorite person born on your birthday, but don't tell (insert famous person's name who has the same birthday).
- You are my gift that was made possible by your birth.
- Your birthday is a good reminder to me that you are actually just a regular human being. Sometimes I think of you as a superhuman because of all the amazing things you are able to do.
- Your birthday would just be any other normal day if it wasn't for such an awesome person being born on that special day.
- If Scientists try to tell you they know when the world was created, ask them which day we should celebrate as Earth’s birthday. Make sure to ask what presents the Earth would like on that day.
- Each year that you find yourself still alive is a good reason to celebrate. That’s what makes birthdays more special the older you get.
- Happy Birthday to one of the coolest people I know!
- Even though you are getting older today, you're still my (son, brother, daughter, sister). I'll always treat you that way.
- Your life has been a blessing to many people. Your birthday is a celebration for all of us who know you.
- Keep aging like a fine wine. Happy Birthday!
- I can't imagine my world without you. Happy birthday to you and me!
- Get older, but don't change too much. I like you just the way you are now. Happy Birthday!
- Your birthday should be a national holiday. I would love a day off work to hang out with you. Happy birthday!
- Keep having birthdays, because I like having you around.
- Happy birthday to someone I learn from, admire, and appreciate.
- Birthdays are a great time to treat yourself to something nice. Here's a little something to give you a nice birthday. (Include a gift card or money)
- Happy birthday! I hope you feel special and have a great day. You are one of the coolest people I know.
- I hope you feel older today, but only by one day. You're only one day older than you were yesterday.
- I love celebrating your birthday. That's because I love you!
- On your birthday, keep in mind that your Father in heaven knew you even before you were born. He decided to create you as the special person you are.
- Here’s a question to ask yourself each time you have a birthday. There are many things that get better with age and many that get worse with age. Which type will you be? Will you be something that gets better like wine, or something that gets worse like French fries?
- It's your birthday! Party, eat cake, open presents, blow out candles, and make a wish.
- I'm not just wishing you an awesome birthday, I'm demanding it!
- Eat cake, open presents, and have an awesome birthday!
- I hope you have the best birthday you have ever had in your ___ years.
- You are just old enough to really enjoy your birthday. Happy Birthday!
- I am wishing you a youthful feeling birthday.
- Best wishes on your birthday from your happy birthday wisher.
- Don't forget to include me in your birthday wishes when you blow out your candles.
- I'm wishing you another great year of happiness and prosperity.
- I wish I could be there on your birthday, but I am sending my love to you.
- I didn't want to give you any money for your birthday because money doesn't buy happiness and I want you to have a happy birthday.
- Candles are like little friends on your birthday cake. The more, the merrier.
- A happy birthday starts with a number 2, but unfortunately yours starts with a different digit. Have a good one anyway.
- Birthdays are a good time to thank your mom for the pushing you out. You couldn't have done it without her.
- Age doesn't matter when it comes to happiness. That's why I want to tell you to have a happy birthday anyway.
- Hey! It's your birthday! Get happy!
- Just think, yesterday you were a year younger than you are today. And you don't have to get any older for another year. That should give you a happy birthday.
- You're another year older, and you're still alive. Happy birthday!
- If today was not your birthday, then it would be totally fine for you to be unhappy. Today, you have no choice. Have a happy birthday.
- Happy birthday to someone who makes me happy. Maybe I can return the favor today.
- Have the kind of birthday that only comes along once in a lifetime!
- I'm leaving some space in your card so you can imagine the really great message I would have written if I wasn't spending so much time finding you a gift that I didn't actually shop for.
- I know I'm not the first person to ever wish you a happy birthday, but right now I'm the most recent!
- Has anyone told you this year that you look good in your age?
- I have a friend who is a year older than you were last year on your birthday.
- One of the best strategies for staying young is to laugh on your birthday. You should laugh with me this year.
- Aging is a natural process. So is taking a crap. Both stink.
- You deserve a lot on your birthday considering all the years that need to be celebrated.
- To calculate your age in people years, take your age and multiply it by 1.
- The problem with your birthday is that it seems to be on the same day every year.
- I can't remember the last time I remembered to remember you birthday. Can you remind me since you are so young?
- Is it hot in here or is it just the heat coming off of your birthday cake?
- I hope you feel special on your special day.
- It seems like just yesterday you were an entire year younger. Slow down!
- It's your day. Everything is about you. You can even spit all over a cake, and people will still eat it.
- My wish for you is that your birthday wishes come true!
- Your birthday marks the beginning of a wonderful person's life. Let's celebrate!
- 24 hours doesn't seem like a long enough time to celebrate your birthday. Let's celebrate your birthday week.
- I'd be lying if I told you that I'm jealous of you and want your birthday to be awful. I sincerely wish you a good time today.
- If I had one wish today, it would be to have mind control powers. That's because I'd use my powers of mind control to make sure you enjoy your birthday.
Birthday Sayings to Write in a Card
- If birthdays were celebrated every week instead of every year, there would be a lot more happy people in this world.
- You can assume anyone turning 39 for the second time is at least 40.
- Getting older is just part of life, and the other parts are even worse.
- The older you get, the more disoriented your hair gets. Once it leaves your head, it seems to get lost.
- The old pessimist focuses on his growing number. The old optimist focuses on his growing blessings.
- Some sayings just don’t seem to hold up in certain situations. One is, “The more the merrier.” This doesn't hold true when you are talking about aging another year.
- Some things are better with age. Too bad you aren't one of them.
- You're not old, you're just well seasoned. You are just like cold fries that are over salted.
- I decided to keep having birthdays because it beats the alternative... Death.
- Each year you get a little wiser, but you still get to act stupid on your birthday!
- Birthdays are like pizza. Even when they are bad, they are still pretty good.
- It's funny that we celebrate a day that most of us don't even remember, our birthdays.
- Two things that are inevitable for any living person are birthdays and taxes.
- Birthdays are like cheese. They stink more the older they get.
- Birthdays are like vacations. You don't have one too often and they come and go too quickly.
- Every birthday is a door that opens to a new 365 foot hallway to walk down. Have a good walk!
- Life is just a collection of birthdays. I hope you end up with a large collection.
- Everyone should feel special on their birthday.
- Birthdays deserve a little extra fun. Unfortunately the extra fun has to be squeezed into 24 hours.
- On your birthday you get to have your cake and eat it too.
- Wax tastes better to old people. That's why their birthday cakes are mostly made of wax.
- It's not the cake that's bad for you. It's the birthdays that will do you in eventually.
- Aging is the worst side effect of birthdays.
- There's really only one true birthday. The rest are simply anniversaries of the day of a person's birth.
- Life was meant to be celebrated more often than just one day a year. We're missing opportunities the other 364 days.
- The more birthdays one has, the more difficult it becomes to remember all of them.
- It might be the cake talking, but I love birthday parties.
- It is wise for a man to be nice to his friends on their birthdays. They may return the favor.
- The best presents one can receive on a birthday are one's friends' presence.
What to Include in a Birthday Message
There are many options when it comes to writing in a birthday card. Be funny and make light of aging, or be inspirational about the value of the person's life. Think about the person for whom you are writing the message and what you think he or she would appreciate most. Here are some tips:
- Write something nice about the person who is having a birthday.
- Talk about how their life Jun a purpose, meaning, and positive effects on others.
- Make inside jokes that only someone who knows the person would know.
- Wish the person a good future year, since he or she is starting fresh with a new age.
- Keep the message concise. The person will likely be reading many birthday cards, so keep it short and to the point.
- Make the person feel special with your words.
- Have fun with your birthday wish.
- Be creative in other ways if you can't write something creative. For example, incorporate your gift into the message of your card, or you can think of a fun way to give the person your card.
Happy Birthday Written in Various Languages
One fun thing to write in a birthday card is "Happy Birthday" in a language that is meaningful for the recipient. If your friend is into Star Wars, for example, write "happy birthday" in the Wookiee language. For a computer programmer, use binary code. The following are how to say "Happy Birthday!" in different languages:
- Chinese: 生日快乐!shēng rì kuài lè!
- English: Happy Birthday!
- Hindi: जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएं! or Janmdin kee shubhakaamanaaein!
- Spanish: ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
- Arabic: عيد ميلاد سعيد! or e'id milad sa'ed!
- Indonesian: Selamat ulang tahun!
- Russian: С днем рождения! or S dniem rozhdieniya!
- Portuguese: Feliz aniversário!
- French: Bon anniversaire!
- German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
- Italian: Buon compleanno!
- Japanese: 誕生日おめでとう!or tanjoubi omedetou!
- Text Messages: Hppy B-day!
- Baby Talk: Habba Burday!
- Binary Code: 1011011010 001011010!
- Pig Latin: Appyhay Irthdaybay!
- Klingon: qoSlIj DatIvjaj!
- Wookiee: Uuuuugh Ughh!
How to Time a Birthday Card Perfectly in the Mail
Birthday cards are appropriate within roughly one week of the actual date of the birthday. If there's a birthday party, the party is always an acceptable time to give the person a card. Birthday cards feel more special on the birthday, but it doesn't have to be exact. Here are some ways to try to time the card close to the person's birthday.
- Set a reminder on a calendar at least one week ahead of people's birthdays to whom you want to send a card.
- Talk to your local post office to find out how long cards usually take to be delivered in your area.
- A good rule of thumb is to allow 3-4 days for delivery in the mail.
- Drop off the card in person or ask someone else to drop it off in order to have perfect timing and make delivery even more special.
- Use an online store's 2-day shipping that includes a birthday message from you.
- Hire an assistant or use a service to automate the sending of the cards.
- Consider sending a birthday message via email or text as a last-minute compromise.
How to Play Happy Birthday on a Phone Dial Pad
The Happy Birthday song is very simple to play on a phone's dial pad. Just make sure you go into settings in your phone's calling app and turn on the dial tones. Then play the following numbers:
11 2 1 4 3
11 2 1 5 4
11 6 5 4 3 2
6 6 5 4 5 4
11 2 1 4 3
11 2 1 5 4
11 6 5 4 3 2
6 6 5 4 5 4
Types of Birthday Messages
1st Birthday / 10th Birthday / 11th Birthday / 16th Birthday / 18th Birthday / 21st Birthday / 30th Birthday / 37th Birthday / 40th Birthday / 50th Birthday / 60th Birthday / Belated Messages / Brother or Sister / Dad / Daughter or Son / Funny / Guitar Themed / Half-Birthday / Mom / Religious Themed / Sports Themed / Star Wars Themed / Superhero Themed