Fans around the world will be honoring J.R.R. Tolkien's memory with a toast for his birthday. Check out these Hobbit steins and glasses from Taverncraft and enjoy 15% off your order!

Even though the holidays are over, 2011 celebrations are just starting. Today is a special day indeed as it is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday. He was born on January 3, 1892, and the Tolkien Society asks fans to celebrate every year by making a toast at 9 p.m. your local time to "The Professor." According to the society, a British toast-drinking ceremony is the best way to honor the man who left us one of the most inspirational and imaginative fantasy series of all time.

You can toast with whatever you're drinking, but you can also choose to make your toast as epic as possible with the Smaug the Magnificent Stein from Taverncraft. This design is no less incredible than the Warhammer and Warcraft steins we have recently mentioned. The dragon Smaug dominates the design while the One Ring rests atop the lid. Intricate detailing around the stein and lid stay true to the feel of Middle-earth. Be you human, hobbit, dwarf, elf or wizard, this stein will hold more than enough to quench your thirst. The Epic pewter version of the stein is available for $99.99, while the gold-plated Legendary version costs $169.99.

If the stein seems to be a bit large for your taste, the creative minds over at Taverncraft also offer an array of etched glasses and etched glass steins that feature logos from The Prancing Pony and The Green Dragon taverns from the world of Tolkien. Each high-quality glass is etched with amazing detail. The glasses come in sets of two for $29.99, while the steins are $29.99 each.

Remember that your friends at ZAM are still offering a special coupon code that is good until January 31 on Taverncraft's site. Just enter 5H7G3T prior to checkout to save 15% off your entire order.

Happy birthday, Tolkien! Here's to "The Professor."