Here's and Here is...

Here is = Here's is good English.

thanks!

Here's is definitely not good English. Only when spoken. Ever since kindergarten I have learned that in written English it should be here is. It is important not to use contractions in written English. You can look it up in almost any grammarbook.

Regards Jay

Hi X11,

It is true that contractions should be avoided in formal writing.

However, that card would not be considered formal writing. "Here's" is fine in that context.

Yes, it sounds fine to me too.

"Here's to..." is what you say when you lift a glass in a toast to someone or something, e.g.

1. Here's to you!

2. Here's to health and happiness!

3. Here's to Mr and MrsQ!

4. Here's to the crew of Le Papillon!

5. Here's to a happy and prosperous 2006!

(You don't say "here is", in this context.)

MrPedantic3. Here's to Mr and MrsQ!

Go back one letter, and I'll toast to it.

Hi Lazarus,

My general point: In informal writings, the contractions are OK,but they should be generally avoided in academic, formal writing.

RishonlyHi Lazarus,

My general point: In informal writings, the contractions are OK,but they should be generally avoided in academic, formal writing.

Rishonly--
You made that clear. Please don't take things personally. The original poster was looking for help with a specific context.

Lazarus

Yes that was exactly what I meant Lazarus. And since it is to be written in the annual christmas cards that are sent to the business' employees i would say that it would be better to write it in two words.

Or maybe it does not matter. I do not know. Perhaps it is a small business in which each and everyone know one another and hence is not so formal.

Jay