Birthdays in the eyes of a child should be happy. That's why we always greet "happy birthday". The concept of happiness for a child is something enjoyable with full of fun, laughter and surprises just like a party. A birthday party doesn't only make the child truly happy but it will also give him a certain feeling of importance.
A person's birthday is worth celebrating because it is another milestone in his life. Having an added year in your lifespan is a blessing from God. Celebration is our way of thanksgiving that the person has surpassed another year and that we are thankful for his existence in this world.
Celebrating a child's birthday doesn't need much extravagance. A family can celebrate a birthday party by simple dinner or with a simple preparation of snacks plus candies and few balloons. I remember celebrating my son's birthday when they were still little boys with a simple party in our house. Preparing spaghetti, sandwiches and ice cream is enough plus few candies as giveaways. A simple cake with birthday candles and few pieces of balloon will complete the scenario. But now that they're grown-ups, they never ask for parties. Only birthday gift is what they are expecting from me.
As we grow up, our concept of celebrating birthdays will differ. Others will start to dislike party celebration, instead they prefer other means of commemorating their birthdays like going out with friends, watching movies, go travel, have picnic and other enjoyable get-together.
When I was young, I never asked birthday party from my parents because I knew it will be an additional expense for their budget. We're all 8 siblings in the family and if my parents will give us all a birthday party, it is like having a monthly party celebration in our house. But even without a party, I knew my parents give importance to my birth date. A simple greeting, a hug, a kiss and a mass offer are enough for me to know that I am important in their life.
It was only when I turned 18 that my mother insisted to give me a birthday party celebration. According to mom, 18th birthday marks the stage of welcoming me to the world of womanhood. It comes only once in my life so I must have a special memory for it. Unfortunately, a strong typhoon is bound to hit our place on my birthday but in spite of the heavy rain and strong winds, my 18th birthday celebration still pushed through with only candles as our lights and sound of wind as our music. It may not be a joyous party but the fact that my close friends came and my whole family supported me all the way, it is like as if I received millions of diamonds as birthday present. I was so overwhelmed not of the love and support coming from my family and friends. And it truly left me an unforgettable memory in my life
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