Tolkien Birthday Toast

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The Tolkien Birthday Toast is coming up on Friday!


To celebrate Tolkien’s 133rd birthday on 3 January 2025, the Tolkien Society invites all Tolkien fans to raise a toast to the Professor.

"The Toast

After Bilbo left the Shire on his eleventy-first birthday in The Lord of the Rings, Frodo toasted his uncle’s birthday each year on 22 September.

J.R.R. Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein on 3 January 1892, and we invite you to celebrate the birthday of this much loved author by raising a glass at 9pm your local time.

The toast is simply:

The Professor!

All you need to do is stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words “The Professor” before taking a sip (or swig, if that’s more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink."

I haven't decided on my drink yet, might have a splash of Laphroaig, or a local wine, or some mulled wine, or a nice latte...




What's your favourite New Year's drink?

Comments

Hilary Melton-Butcher said…
Hi Deniz - either a glass of vino, prosecco (unless there's a posher version around!!), or occasionally a vodka and tonic - I'll definitely have a drink on Friday. Happy New Year to you and the family ... happy days ahead - cheers Hilary xoxo
1 January 2025 at 10:44
Deniz Bevan said…
Either option sounds lovely!
2 January 2025 at 05:42
Jeff said…
The often give up alcohol in January-or at least till the 25th when I have a toast on Burns Day (Robert Burns), but maybe I should make another exception and toast "The Professor"
2 January 2025 at 17:24
Deniz Bevan said…
Oh, that's a good idea! I could try that too, between Tolkien's birthday and Burns Night!
3 January 2025 at 02:29
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