The definition of 'celebrate' on dictionary.com: 1. to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities Is a celebration not reserved for an occasion or a milestone that has a cause worthy of celebrating?
Perhaps something that you earned or achieved on your own merit? For example, a job promotion, a marriage, winning a competition? What do we accomplish on the day we are birthed? Absolutely nothing... unless you consider living and breathing an achievement, in that case we would have to be throwing parties on a daily basis.
Thinking about it, doesn't it make more sense that your parents celebrate your birthday? After all, they were the ones who painstakingly spent 9 months bringing you into existence.
When I love somebody, be it my partner in a relationship or a family member, I do little things on a daily basis that makes their lives easier. Is that not the most obvious way to show love, care and concern? Is it necessary to get together and have a fancy dinner at an overpriced restaurant so the birthday boy or girl can be made into the center of attention to remind him or her that she is loved by her friends and family? Is it necessary to do it because everyone else does it?
Are birthday celebrations the most perfect example of human beings following mindless traditions and celebrating a day because everyone else does it?
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