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The True Meaning

Geri’s birthday was this week. Most of us celebrate with the usual festive party of balloons, cake, gifts, and singing. And we’re no different; we plan on presents, food, and fun (but no singing) for Geri’s celebration.

Others look to the stars and read their horoscope, hoping for insight into a better understanding of themselves.

But I think the true meaning of this celebration is much more. It’s a chance to tell that person how their life has affected them.

Decorate Your Own

One of my regrets was that I didn’t learn from my mother how to decorate cakes. However, I did learn just enough to get by and that is all you need to create a special cake for your loved one’s special occasion or holiday.

Michael’s and Hobby Lobby both offer cake decorating classes during the year; check their websites for more information. You may prefer to purchase a simple cake decorating kit and try it on your own (take advantage of weekly coupons).

Yummy Cake

Our traditions surrounding birthdays and celebrations have been handed down from one generation to the next. Those traditions are getting bigger with every generation. I don’t think that our great-grandparents could have ever imagined what a birthday celebration today looks like. Think about the parties, the presents, the food, the gift bags–when did we decide that bigger and more expensive is better?

Most of us end up putting it on our credit cards to pay off in the next several months (with interest). I think that in the near future we are going to have to rethink how we celebrate birthdays. We need to find creative and inexpensive ways of honoring our loved ones and friends without having to take out a loan to celebrate their special day.