... in response to Merry Christman Everyone!!!, posted by Jeff S on Dec 25, 2002

"Yoi O-toshio" to you!
(I checked with my students and staff, and "Omedeto gozaimasu" {what men often say} is said after the new year begins.)
Other variations:
Akemasite omedeto gozaimasu.
O-shogatsu omedeto gozaimasu.

Kickin' back, enjoying too much nomi-hodai at the bonenkai, waiting for the shinnenkai to start. :-)

Think of me when you are enjoying your osechi, otoso, and karami-mochi.

Ja mata ne!  I'm off to Beijing with the GF for a week.  See you when I get back!

Bob