May the road rise up before you,  

and the wind be always at your back,  

and the good Lord hold you in  

the hollow of his hands.

 * * *  

May your neighbors respect you,

trouble neglect you, the angels  

protect you, and heaven accept you.

 * * *  

As we start the New Year,  

let's get down on our knees

to thank God we're on our feet.

 * * *  

May all your troubles in the  

coming year be as short as  

your New Year's resolutions. 

 * * *  

Here's to a bright New Year

and a fond farewell to the old;

here's to things that are yet to come

and to the memories that we hold.  

Here are more New Year's toasts, quotes and verse from By George!  

• Christmas tweets on @ByGeorgeJournal
• Christmas and Year-End posts on Facebook
• By George Journal tag "Christmas"