Triangle Tolkienists

What is the Tolkien Birthday Toast?

Each year on 3 January, the Tolkien Society encourages Tolkien fans from across the world to celebrate the Professor’s birthday with a simple toast-drinking ceremony.

At 9pm your local time, simply raise a glass and toast the birthday of this much loved author. 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.

On Saturday, January 3rd, we’ll hold our annual Birthday Toast to the Professor. Hop into the Green Dragon voice channel (Discord) a little early if you’d like to socialize, and at 9pm, we’ll toast together. Feel free to stick around for a while afterward to chat, though there is no pressure to do so.

If you would like to bring something to read – for example, a book quote, or something you’ve composed in honor of the Professor – you’re very welcome to do so! Just keep it to no more than a couple minutes, if you please.

(Bring whatever you would like to drink – alcohol, tea, hot chocolate, water, it’s all good!)