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A silly question #1 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:17 am   A silly question
 

Happy birthday to you!

Why not "happy birthday for you?"

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A silly question #2 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:00 am   A silly question
 

Because you are giving a wish for a happy birthday TO the person whose birthday it is.
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