Birthday is a common custom of all ethnic groups, which has not changed much in the past and now. People usually take 60 as their birthday year. Those under 50 or whose parents are alive can't be called birthdays, only birthdays. People under 60 celebrate their birthdays every year on the day they are born. Boil eggs and eat noodles on your birthday. Eggs are called "happy eggs" and noodles are called "longevity noodles", which means I wish you a long life. Nowadays, in addition to eating happy eggs and longevity noodles, they also buy birthday cakes, and some even light candles to celebrate according to their age.
As soon as the old man enters the birthday year, his children, relatives and friends will hold an annual birthday celebration, commonly known as "birthday celebration". For the birthday of the elderly, we should prepare gifts, which are generally based on food and clothing that the elderly like. Food is noodles and peaches. Birthday cake is essential, its shape is very traditional and folk-custom, with the words "happiness as the East China Sea" and "longevity as the South Mountain" on it. Some people who pay more attention to it write "Shoulian" and set "Shouzheng".
It is a common practice for the elderly to celebrate their birthdays with birthday cakes and food, and have lunch at noon. The younger generation and relatives and friends toast and make speeches to the elderly. Some sing "Happy Birthday to you" songs, and some light candles of the same age on birthday cakes to show the health and longevity of the elderly.
The 60 th, 70 th, 80 th, 90 th and 66 th birthdays of the elderly are anniversary years and the most grand birthdays. Even poor families should celebrate this festival to express their children's wish for the elderly to live a long life. Some are 66 years old, and they will eat 66 small and delicious jiaozi wrapped by their daughters on the sixth day of June this year (Lunar New Year) to show their blessings.
People are very particular about giving birthdays to the elderly. They can't help celebrating their birthdays from the beginning, but congratulate them every year. Otherwise, it is called "death", which is a taboo for those who live long. On the birthday, the birthday party was dressed up, sitting in the main hall, receiving the blessings of their children and nephews, and the family happily got together for dinner. If you don't arrive on the day of going out because of something, you can give a gift afterwards to "make up for your life". This matter should not be forgotten.
Why do you want to celebrate the old man's birthday?
I don't understand why the birthday party for the elderly is so grand. I just think it's a respect for the elderly, but now my opinion has changed.
When people reach the age of 60, their parents are basically gone, so whenever they experience birthdays, they can't help but think of their mothers and fathers, but they can't talk. Their inner depression and loneliness are hard for others to understand. This kind of loneliness is unhealthy for middle-aged and elderly people of this age, so it is best to let the children spend the day with them. First of all, a harmonious atmosphere can regulate their mood. Second, let them return to reality and think of the existence of children, so as to successfully spend such a memorable day.
When I was young, I really thought that I should celebrate my birthday and have fun with my friends. However, on this year's birthday, I understand what I read in the book before, that is, my mother suffered for us on this day. People should remember this and study or work hard to repay their kindness. In fact, this is also a philosophical question, which is about the origin of human beings. People must find evidence of their existence, so parents are a necessary part. Remembering such a relative origin is the first step of this philosophical problem.
Now that the living standard has improved, the life of the elderly is very good. What gifts should I give for my birthday to make the old people happy and satisfied without losing face? First of all, you should be filial to the elderly and spend more time with them. Give them more warmth and care, as long as you know. If your financial conditions permit, choose one to buy for him. Give the old people what they need most. Gifts are not expensive, show your mind and stick to his.