From: rosevignoles@gmail.com   
      
   On Sunday, May 12, 1996 at 8:00:00 AM UTC+1, Rowan wrote:   
   > The Irish word for "Good Day" or "Hello" is "Dia dhuit" which means,   
   > literally, "God with you". The reply, "Dia's Muire dhuit" means "God &   
   > Mary with you".   
   > Irish culture & the Gaelic language pre-date the island's conversion to   
   > Christianity by many years. What Gaelic words were used for greetings in   
   > pre-Christian times?   
   > Thank you for any info.   
      
   Totally valid question. I am interested too.  In some part of Tibet the   
   greeting is "the summer sun melts the snow". I find that fascinating.   
      
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