You should celebrate occasions as they come! Of course, this also applies to birthdays—especially when it comes to milestone birthdays. The 18th birthday is the last “odd-numbered” birthday that marks an important milestone in a person’s life. After that, it’s the milestone birthdays that mark further milestones. However, every celebration is different from the one ten years earlier—after all, you’re getting older.
What Makes Milestone Birthdays Special
A 20th birthday is usually celebrated with a wild and boisterous party, while a 30th tends to be a bit more subdued. In Swabia, the saying on a 40th birthday is “now you’re growing up,” and this milestone birthday is celebrated accordingly—often in cheerful company. Though not quite as boisterous as it was ten years earlier, the birthday person celebrates this special day with a bit more life experience. On one’s 50th birthday, people like to look back on their lives, and many dare to make a fresh start. Life begins at 50, which is why this birthday is celebrated in style. A basement party is a great option—quaint like in the old days, such a party brings a breath of fresh air.
A themed party is also a great choice for a milestone birthday. If you decide to throw this kind of party, however, you should include the party’s theme in the invitations for your 50th birthday so that guests can dress appropriately and get into the spirit of the theme. A party can be especially fun if it’s held in the basement, turning it into a “basement-themed party.” Just like in the good old days—surrounded by family, friends, and acquaintances—every party is sure to be a hit.
Thanking the Guests
A birthday party wouldn't be possible without guests. So what could be more natural than thanking the guests after the party? To make sure every guest feels personally acknowledged, you can add a handwritten, personal message to the thank-you cards. It's a nice gesture and shows the guests that the birthday child was happy to have them there.
If you rest, you rust—so over the next few years, we’ll be thinking about how to celebrate the next milestone birthday. One thing is certain: life is still interesting even at 60. The celebration for the next milestone birthday will surely have a different theme than the last one, but one thing is certain—this celebration will be heavenly, too.
