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/ C+ l( H. p# f! ~3 I: ?* ~7 |8 t Do people in China celebrate birthdays? , B" C: t4 }; M" R0 T8 A1 L7 ]
It depends. Throw a party, have birthday gatherings, most people will acknowledge their birthday, but they don’t actually celebrate it. % t* l' t% S! ~& s
Which birthdays are especially important in China? ) v* e3 @/ |7 O) |5 ~
Traditionally, Chinese people don’t attach much attention to their birthdays until they reach a certain age. However, they do celebrate birthdays for newborns and elderly people by inviting relatives and close friends to banquets that feature various activities.
5 |& e- P: b$ p. d. n Do people in China have birthday parties? 1 l" y8 I5 \# V' R& N/ I# m* t
In China, for the generation who was born in 70’s, they hardly celebrate their birthdays in the parties. But the younger generations might have their birthday parties because they love western culture.
7 ~: J9 G* x P Do you think it’s important for people to celebrate birthdays? # X+ e# Y2 t* K5 ^
You know, it is nice for people to have a day that is special. Besides, it is a great chance to get together with friends having a good meal. 2 m1 V6 p2 c! w$ b# i8 X C
Do you think it’s important to remember people’s birthdays?
1 ?! k+ w2 ]2 I# C1 G5 L: E: t It is fabulous when you say happy birthday to someone or give a delicate card or whatever. It can make the person feel well but I don’t reckon that anyone should be mad if someone has forgotten their birthday.
" N& s3 U W* d& I Do you think it’s important to give a special gift to someone on their birthday? 1 V& H/ Q' V5 I1 ~
No. I think sending gift is superficial but giving sincere congratulations is far more significant. 2 M+ ?% H4 R8 I6 O O* S
Are birthdays more important for children or for adults?
6 L g5 @) [5 G o$ \' W8 ? I t is more important for children. You enjoy growing up as a child, but despise aging as an adult.
" b3 U% B5 Z H' i& B4 j% n, z Do you prefer birthday parties with your friends or with your family?
3 T# f. _. X e' `) P& j# q I prefer friends, because you can be yourself and do crazy things together. 3 L# ]* u! V, o" Z2 ?9 R7 b
What did you do on your last birthday? 5 e1 f7 ]& p7 D. d
Went out and got drunk, got showered with gifts, went shopping... went to Beijing new oriental school to improve my language ability.
, X" ~( s. P5 P; v3 S Do children and adults celebrate birthdays the same way? " Q: E* D1 D: z* g! n* E! j
For the old, they eat hand-made noodles with eggs in the morning, which means good luck and living a long life. But children are fond of parties and lovely gifts. Also they like celebrate it with friends like getting together and have a great meal.首页1 2 尾页 |