Birthdays are for reflections and thanks-living
Unlike in recent years, birthdays are often celebrated in grand style, especially for children and our dear ladies. I know a family that does not disclose to her kids their birthdays because they usually fall sick on every birthday, which can be serious enough to warrant hospital admissions. Hopefully, it’s a myth or a coincidence, and the kids can get to enjoy their birthday celebrations soon enough.
The most recent and remarkable birthday celebration I can recall was in 2016. I was not of any of the ages aforementioned, but I thought it wise to celebrate as I had just survived an accident exactly a month before my birthday, which almost claimed my life. It was a room celebration and only close friends were invited. You will agree with me that such a birthday celebration was worthwhile, as it was more of a thanksgiving for life spared.
Birthdays are periods of sober reflection, either in recognition of life spent so far or the unknown days ahead. Nonetheless, we have people that will go all out to mark their birthdays, which may involve party planners and the picking of clothes like the ‘aso-ebi’ as contained in African and Nigerian culture. And these celebrations may put strain on some other people’s finances. And we have the everyday party people who need just an excuse for a party and would use any birthday, even those of a neighbor's kids, to plan a party.
Birthdays are celebrated by choice in my culture. In fact, people hardly see the reason for it; however, if they are invited for the occasion to eat, drink, and be merry, they are game.
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I agreed with you that birthdays are not just for celebrations but for reflections and thanks-living as you said. Thanks for sharing this post with us.
It's my pleasure. Thank you for your kind words
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Birthdays are worth celebrating as it is a reminder of how much we've grown
You're right. Thanks for your comment
You are welcome
Birthdays truly aren't just times to party but also a period to reflect on how far you have come with God as well as achieving your purposes in life.
Thanks for sharing this with us
Thank you for your warm comment, I'm grateful
Your most welcome
I guess it's worthwhile, we need to be grateful to God at all times for the gift of life.
I don't really like celebrating my birthday, I see it as a day to thank God for everything and a quick reminder that we're getting close to our grave, I guess most people don't want to hear this, but it's the truth.
It's the bitter truth
You described what birthday is perfectly. Thank God for surviving the accident, the birthday celebrated was worth celebrating. I love birthday celebration but I can't help it if I don't have funds to celebrate it in Grand style.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Birthdays should be celebrated with thanksgiving
Exactly.
Surviving an accident is worth celebrating...what a chance to live more years in this life. I am sure your close friends seized the opportunity to pray for you as well during the birthday celebration. Even if people don't celebrate their birthdays, observing reflections on that seems great
Thanks for sharing @jjmusa2004
Thank you for your kind words
Having an opportunity to celebrate your birthday after an accident is truly a joyous occassion. The sentiments for this birthday will always be a special memory and definitely have a deeper meaning. Indeed it is a thanksgiving and full of love as was most likely full of love and emotions.
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You're right, it's one birthday I won't forget in a jiffy. Thank you for your kind words