[header] How to say happy birthday [title] Find an alternate way to say happy birthday. [step] Instead of reciting the tired and boring " happy birthday, " come up with a different phrase to tell the birthday girl or boy. The point of a birthday message is to wish her happiness, luck, and warm wishes on her special day. 
Think of a way you can pass this along in a unique, different way. If you can't think of any, try some of the following : [substeps] Many happy returns! Or many happy returns of the day! Warm wishes on your birthday! Wishing you a year that's blessed.