Birthday Gift Ideas – Giving A Twist To Tradition
Birthday Gift Ideas – Giving A Twist To Tradition
Birthdays are special occasions that celebrate the day in which a person is born. Birthdays are celebrated in many cultures, each of which celebrates it in different ways. But whatever way one celebrates birthdays, it is still remains to be a special day. Gifts are a traditional part of this occasion. Birthday gift ideas may be as different as the cultures that celebrate it.
Whatever the answer may be to the question “How old are you today?” it doesn’t change the fact that birthdays are special occasions, not only for the birthday celebrant, but also to the people who choose to celebrate the occasion with them. Often, birthdays are celebrated with gifts, parties, or rites of passage. Many major religions celebrate the birth of their founders, like the way Christians celebrate Christmas, and Buddhists celebrate Buddha’s birthday. In contrast though, certain religious groups are opposed to the idea of celebrating birthdays. Birthday gift ideas
In fact, the tradition of giving gifts during birthdays started during the birth of Christ, and the wise men came to pay respects to him by giving Him gifts. Again, cultures are diverse, and gifts can be diverse too. But it would be more memorable if one understands the culture of the person celebrating. Here are some cultures and traditions that celebrate birthdays in a major way: 1. During their 13th birthdays, Jewish boys become bar mitzvah. During their 12th birthdays, Jewish girls become bat mitzvah, or on their 13th, they become involved in Reform and Conservative Judaism; 2. In North America, families celebrate a girl’s 16th birthday with a Sweet Sixteen birthday celebration; 3. In Hispanic-American countries, they celebrate the quinceañera to mark her 15th birthday; 4. In India, they have a grand “thread ceremony” for Hindus on their 12th and 13th birthday. The celebrant takes the thread and wears it, symbolizing that he is coming of age, and is practiced by boys in the Hindu Brahmin culture, and is called Upanaya; 5. In the Philippines, girls mark their debut on their 18th birthday, while boys mark it on their 21st; 6. Traditionally, in some Asian countries that follow the Zodiac calendar, there is a traditional celebration that highlights their culture in their 60th birthday; 7. In Japan, those who turn 20, celebrate their Coming of Age Day.
Birthday gift ideas can be diverse, but can be made more special by personalizing the items. Engrave the name of the celebrant and her birth date on a charm. Birthday charms include cakes, candles, gifts, ribbons, puppies, etc. It all depends on the personality and likes of the celebrant. What’s important is that one’s thoughts while choosing the gift and personalizing it.
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