We all know the birthday song, "Yom Huledet Sameach," which does not include the name of the birthday child. In contrast, "Happy Birthday" does so. The lyrics are "Yom huledet to ______, our friend. May your happiness never end. Yom huledet sameach to you! We wish you happiness all year through." Remember to teach the words "yom huledet sameach"

We all know the birthday song, "Yom Huledet Sameach," which does not include the name of the birthday child. In contrast, "Happy Birthday" does so. The lyrics are "Yom huledet to ______, our friend. May your happiness never end. Yom huledet sameach to you! We wish you happiness all year through." Remember to teach the words "yom huledet sameach" carefully before teaching the song; otherwise, preschoolers have been known to go through years of singing "yom hu-lettuce sameach!" Published in "Gan Shirim."