Hi Chloe ! When is your birthday?
Hello Giovanni! My birthday is on the 11th of May.
Oh wow, that is next Tuesday. Are you planning on celebrating it?
Yes, I will organise a party on Saturday. Do you want to come?
Thank you ! I will be here.
A birthday is a special day to celebrate someone’s life. Many people like to have a small party with family or friends. They often decorate the house or a restaurant with balloons and other decorations.
Guests usually bring a gift or a present for the person who has the birthday. People talk, laugh, and enjoy the time together. There is always food and something sweet, usually a birthday cake. On the cake, there are candles that show how old the person is.
Before eating the cake, everyone sings “Happy Birthday.” Then the person makes a wish and blows out the candles. After that, they cut the cake and share it with the guests.
There is often music, and people may dance or play games. Some birthdays are quiet dinners; others are big celebrations. It depends on the person and their culture.
A birthday is not only about presents. It’s also a time to be with people we care about and to feel thankful for another year of life.