I've been wondering this for a while now:
What's the point in birthday celebration?
People wait that they turn 18 years old --> alcohol, smoke, cars, etc. Cheers.
Then they start to cry, that they are old, they have small/medium/big hangover often, their car gets stolen/broken, their lungs get screwed up, thanks to smoking.
And the reasons, why others want to "celebrate" with you:
- free lemonade/beer and food.
- they want to give you an illusion, that you are more valuable than poodles that lie beyond of your bed.
(what is more satisfying, than lying to another person?)
People are nice to you on your birthday.
On next day, when you see them and say hello, they tell you to go to hell.
So, what's the point?
I never really saw a point of a B day celebration. I haven't had a actual birthday party for 3 years now.
I see it more as people's own material gain than a actual thought provoking of intuitive event that helps.
I guess some folks just like parties. Birthday gives an excuse. Other than that, I can't see how getting old is worth celebrating.