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Today is Tolkien's Birthday... and the Toast is "The Professor"

January 3, 2007
Submitted By Jonathan

J.R.R. TolkienEvery year on January 3rd, The Tolkien Society reminds us to make a toast to The Professor... for indeed today is his birthday:

On January 3rd Tolkien fans around the world are invited to raise a glass and toast the birthday of this much loved author at 21:00 (9 pm) your local time.

The toast is "The Professor".

For those unfamiliar with British toast-drinking ceremonies:

To make the Birthday Toast, you 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.

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