- Every morning
- Found in every language
- Often shared with sunrise
Where it began
Many cultures greet the morning sun. In India people offer water to the sun at dawn, and old songs welcome the new day.
Most languages have a morning greeting. English good morning grew from an older wish for a good day. In Tamil people say kaalai vanakkam, in German guten Morgen.
Morning songs have a long story too. In Tamil temples, Thiruppalliyezhuchi songs wake the deity at dawn.
How it grew over time
Ancient times
People greet the rising sun with songs and prayers.
Middle Ages
Greetings that wish a good day become common in Europe.
20th century
Radio shows open with cheerful good morning wishes.
Today
Good morning messages are some of the most shared messages each day.
How it is celebrated in different places
India
Families greet elders in the morning, and many send good morning wishes with a flower or a sunrise.
Japan
Ohayo is said at home, and a more polite form at work or school.
Europe
A friendly morning greeting to neighbours and shopkeepers is part of daily life.
Good Morning moments
Good Morning today
Today a good morning message is a small daily hug. It tells family and friends you thought of them first thing.
