Creative Birthday Ideas & Traditions

Many families have their own tradition for celebrating a birthday .

You may choose to hold a family birthday party, just invite a few friends around or prefer to have a full blown party with all the friends and neighbours invited.

Of course, nothing remains static and it's essential to keep creating and changing your traditions as children grow from childhood to adults.

Milestone Birthdays for Adults

For adults, celebrating those milestone birthdays may be something which is not anticipated positively, so a big surprise party can be planned as a way to celebrate .

The big milestones commonly celebrated are:-

18th, 21st, 40th, 50th, 60th and 65th (which often coincides with retirement), then further birthdays such as 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th tend to be mostly family affairs.

It's fairly easy to plan a themed birthday for these milestones, as banners, balloons, plates & napkins with the relevant numbers on are usually available in any party shop .

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Special Birthdays

For more ideas on celebrating a milestone birthday:-

• Baby's first birthday party ideas | 1st
  
  Celebrating your baby's first birthday is a special time for you and the wider family. Easy party & gift ideas to make the day a memorable occasion.
• 16th birthday party ideas
  
  The sixteen birthday party is traditionally the first "grown up" party for your teenager. Tips on choosing gifts, organizing celebrations and creating experiences to remember.
• 18th Birthday Gift Ideas
  
  Tips on how to celebrate18th birthday "coming of age" - with information ,party theme and gift ideas to make their day sizzle with excitement
• 21st birthday party ideas - celebrate in style!
  
  Top 21st birthday party games & ideas . Celebrate your coming of age with a bang!
• 30th birthday party ideas & celebrations
  
  Turning 30 ? Great birthday party celebration & gift ideas, whatever your budget. Great experiences to remember ...
• 40th birthday party ideas & celebrations
  
  Celebrating a 40th birthday ? Ideas for celebrations for turning 40. Parties, gifts, jokes, limericks and quotes
• 50th birthday party ideas & celebrations
  
  You only turn 50 once, so make it a memorable occasion ! Creative party ideas, special birthday supplies and absolutely no over-the-hill jokes
• 60th birthday party ideas & celebrations
  
  For someone who's reached that special age, there's only one opportunity to find the right 60th birthday party ideas and gifts for a celebration that's really special!
• 70th birthday party ideas
  
  Planning a 70th birthday party is a one-off opportunity to create a wonderful celebration of reaching another special age or decade

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