Why celebrate Birth Day ?

I was 50 last year and no, I did not celebrate. What's to celebrate about being menopausal, wrinkly and unable to attract a hunk any more? I went to a jazz gig instead - and got chatted up by 2 rich young hunks who wanted to whisk me off to Dubai. Turned out they were gay, and had chatted me up because I reminded one of them of his mother. My kids always look after me birthday time. I wish they would just forget it, like I do.

My son can show you why. The day he took his first breath meant he beat the odds since he wasn't supposed to make it that far. Each birthday after that shows he's come that much further, beat the odds that much longer. He made it 19 months longer then they thought he would. I can't wait to celebrate each birthday from here on out.

I love to celebrate my birthday because yes I am another year older but it's a celebration of the day I was born and that to me is pretty special. As much as I don't like getting old every birthday I also celebrate how far I have come and the fact that I am still here and I hope for many more to come. Besides who can say no to a party, presents and lots of attention for the day!

I never celebrated my birthday with big party. I just attend the mass, light a candle and treat my friends to simple snacks. I don't like big celebrations, I hate preparing foods or entertaining too many people, so I always make my birthday a simple one.

A dear family friend refers to birthdays as "The Anniversary of your Natal Day". I rather like that endearment. I know there are some religions that do not celebrate holidays, nor birthdays, but I think they are very important to remember. As a mother I celebrate and remember my children's birthdays because that day is very special to me. It is the day that I helped another soul come into this world to make their physical journey through this life. It is a day that is blessed by the Divine in the essence of creation. Each year that I celebrate my birthday I celebrate another year of wisdom, of life, and of learning. I'm very happy to be alive and am at peace in the lessons I've learned in this incarnation. For me, I believe in reincarnation and the afterlife so life has no ending. We are but spiritual beings in these mortal cocoons. We emerge as more beautiful butterflies each year, and with each life incarnation. Namaste dear friend on the anniversary of your natal day. Anora

i try to use it as an excuse to get the family together and not think gosh am i really that old now gives us an excuse to go out as a gamily have a nice meal together and have some fun and as i get older i realize you never know how many times you have left to do these things especially with my parents.

We don't really celebrate birthdays as if it were a festivity, it's just an excuse for us to be together as a family, and give ourselves that one day our "ME" day..

friend don't laugh on me,My friends say "oohh his birthday today, A devil born on this day" its funny na.I too think that to make people know that on which day you born.

i get a chance to gathering with my family when everytime we celebrate birth day, thats why i really treasure it and dont wanna miss celebrating it =0

I don't see celebrating birthday as you do. To me some persons will make it with a big celebration but if we are humble enough we will also give thanks that we have left to see the beginning of another age. Alot of persons die the day before there birthday but we live to see the day we should always be thankful.

We celebrate being alive on our birthdays, not dooms day. Have you not heard the song that goes: "Another day older and deeper in debt, Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go; I owe my soul to the country store."

It really makes sense somehow. One year ahead is one year towards the dooms day. Just like me, I pay little attention on my birthday. Only thing I keep in mind is that is the date my mother gave birth to me.

Hi krajibg!I think B'Day is celebrated for tiding one more year.I celebrate because I dont know whether I will be there the next year or not.Especially old people when the finish their 60 th and 80 th birthday in India.We celebrate because they have been with us.Moreover all should have a day of their own.When people greet them and make them feel special.I think B'days are best for that.

i love to celebrate birthdays.... wether it is my bday or may be its of my friend... you should always think positively... increasing your age means increasing your experience, memories, friends, and lot more things....after all we have to choose your way..

hi krajibg..i do celebrate my birth date ...coz i want to give thanks for reaching this far...and not on another matter that you had stated above... i live on day to day basis and im just glad that when another year comes im still here..that is all that matters to me..not the future of doom or whatever..but the good health and blessings bestowed on me every year and everyday of my life...

I never like to be reminded of my age anywehre. So as far as possible I refrain from celebrating my birthdays as every increase of age means we shorten our existing presence in this planet. But I do not waste time worrying what may come with every advancing years. Worry is, like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but does not take you anywhere! Just take one day at a time and let tomorrow takes care of itself.

You only mourn about a year that has passed if you've regretted how you spent it :D If however you're happy with your life and how you've been making changes all around, then shouldn't you be glad that you were able to live a full year to experience everything that you did? And then you're about to witness yet another year! What a blessing! Thanks for the response on my discussion!

Hello my friend krajibg Ji, Your observations are very true. But, normally, humans do not accept bad-things to happen. Birthday is the name given to the date of the anniversary of the day of a person's birth. People in many cultures celebrate this anniversary. In some languages, the word for birthday literally translates as "anniversary". Birthdays are traditionally marked by celebrations including a birthday party or, in some particular cases, a rite of transition. Many happy returns of the day. May god bless you and have a great time.

My parents have never forget my borthday. Ever year my mothor always do some delicious food for supper... Sometimes ...my parents give me a special gift.^^ I love my parents forever...

Just to thank the Lord that He gives you another life and another opportunity.Actually we are not really celebrating one's birthday with a lot of foods and parties. We just go to the church and and thank God for adding a new life. Go back home and have meal together with the family