culture   China
statement   In China, birthday celebrations focus on age milestones and longevity rather than parties and gifts.

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1 birthday China More emphasis on the person's age and their position in the family or society, often celebrated with specific traditional rituals. 1
2 birthday China Celebrating birthdays with large parties and gift-giving is less common, but it is customary to eat longevity noodles on birthdays to symbolize a long life. 1
3 birthday card China Birthday cards are less commonly exchanged, as verbal or in-person well wishes are more valued in expressing birthday greetings. 1
4 birthday card China Less commonly given, as birthdays are traditionally celebrated in different ways such as with specific foods and rituals 1
5 birthday celebration China Elders are honored with gifts and red envelopes containing money during their birthday celebrations 1
6 birthday celebrations China More focus on longevity and reaching milestones 1
7 birthday celebrations China Often celebrated with a special meal, but less emphasis on parties and gifts 1
8 birthday party China Birthday parties may not be as commonly celebrated and may be more focused on family gatherings rather than big celebrations with friends. 1
9 birthday present China It is common to give money as a birthday present, often in a red envelope symbolizing good luck and prosperity. 1
10 birthdays China Many people do not celebrate birthdays or consider them as important as other holidays. 1
11 birthdays China Emphasize the joy of getting older and often celebrated collectively in villages 1
12 birthdays China Traditionally celebrated with symbolic rituals and specific gifts 1
13 birthdays China Adults do not typically celebrate individual birthdays, and the emphasis is often on celebrating elders' birthdays as major milestones. 1
14 buddha's birthday China Marked by temple celebrations and rituals 1
15 celebrating birthdays China Less emphasis on celebrating individual birthdays, with more focus on traditional holidays and festivals 1
16 celebrating the leader's birthday China An important national holiday with grand celebrations and public displays of loyalty 1
17 celebration of age milestones China Significant celebrations for 60th and 70th birthdays with elaborate family gatherings, feasting, and respect for the elders. 1