The Importance of Birthdays
To celebrate your new age with friends and family. (Chris B)
It is a big day. (Jackie)
The presents are more important to me. (John)
It is a very good day to me. (Christopher J)
It makes me reflect generally. (Winston)
It is a special day for the person concerned and you can count the years gone by. Also makes you reflect generally.
It makes me think about my family. (Jackie)
It makes me very happy. (John)
It makes people feel they're growing up physically, mentally and emotionally. (All)
It is a celebration / makes me feel older and more mature. (Chris B)
I look forward for the birthday cake. (Jackie)
My parents always give me clothes as my birthday presents. (John)
My parents always cook me special food for my birthday. Now I give myself a special gift as my present. (Winston)
It is a time of giving and receiving gifts from people, especially two twins. (Chris B)
It is a time of receiving nice presents from people. Also a time for saying thankyou to those who support you throughout the past years. (Chris B)
It makes one become aware of the change in age e.g. (Mr B - 17/10/02)