There are varying attitudes about the celebration of birthdays, especially for children. Some people might think it encourages selfishness; in some cases, that might be true.
I like to think of birthdays as a means to celebrate another year with which the Lord has blessed the birthday person. Take time to thank God for that precious person.
Take time to acknowledge the gifts and talents that person has, the growth they’ve exhibited over the past year. Maybe it’s time which that person can set a new goal for personal growth or a new skill they want to learn.
Celebrations don’t have to be elaborate. Gifts don’t have to be expensive. Frankly, I’m the grandmother who gives at least one book for every birthday.
Does your family have any birthdays to celebrate this month? The little boy I used to babysit will be celebrating his 6th birthday this month. Sometimes I really miss babysitting him.
I hope you’ll come back tomorrow!
We didn’t do big birthdays like they do nowadays. But they were observed with a cake with candles and a gift. At certain ages, we had a party. When I was in the 6th grade I had a big slumber party. It was fun.