Traditional Chinese Birthday Customs
While some families opt to celebrate a person’s birthday annually, the more traditional approach is to start celebrating when a person turns 60.
Traditional Chinese Birthday Food
It is becoming more popular to celebrate each birthday with a small celebration with family and friends that may include a home cooked meal, cake and presents. Some parents may host a Chinese birthday party for their children which includes party games, food, and cake. Teenagers and young adults may opt to go out to dinner with friends and may receive small gifts and a cake as well.
No matter if a birthday celebration is held or not, many Chinese will slurp one long longevity noodle for longevity and good luck.
Traditional Chinese Birthday Gifts
While red envelopes stuffed with money are typically given at the red egg and ginger party and at Chinese birthday parties for people turning 60 and beyond, some Chinese opt to give a gift. Whether you choose to give a gift or not, learn how to wish your family and friends a happy birthday in Chinese.