Thanks for sharing, Deb. This is a great reflection. My family does not really celebrate birthdays as well. As I recalled, birthdays in the old days when we were living in an era of insufficiency back in 80s in China were days that we could have big meals and get nice dresses. But now, we could afford to get meals or dresses on a more frequently basis if needed. To me, no matter whether they are birthdays or other events, it is about doing things together that could become special memories to my family. Pre-pandemic, I took my parents to warmer places for road trips to escape the cold winter in New England every year during Christmas break. It did not sound like a big thing, but my family started to share the memories about those traveling days when we could not go anywhere in the last two years due to pandemic. Cherish what we have and celebrate moments as we still can!
I too am not a big birthday person, but appreciate this take. My birthday is this week and I'll definitely ask my parents for my birth story. Happy belated birthday and thank you Deb!
Thanks for sharing, Deb. This is a great reflection. My family does not really celebrate birthdays as well. As I recalled, birthdays in the old days when we were living in an era of insufficiency back in 80s in China were days that we could have big meals and get nice dresses. But now, we could afford to get meals or dresses on a more frequently basis if needed. To me, no matter whether they are birthdays or other events, it is about doing things together that could become special memories to my family. Pre-pandemic, I took my parents to warmer places for road trips to escape the cold winter in New England every year during Christmas break. It did not sound like a big thing, but my family started to share the memories about those traveling days when we could not go anywhere in the last two years due to pandemic. Cherish what we have and celebrate moments as we still can!
I too am not a big birthday person, but appreciate this take. My birthday is this week and I'll definitely ask my parents for my birth story. Happy belated birthday and thank you Deb!