![]() Historically, long-life noodles red dyed eggs are served on birthdays- the noodles are very long and very obviously represent the birthday wish of long life. Other popular gifts for older people include health tonics, wines, crafts, paintings, cakes, clothing and flowers. Red is the happy color for Chinese and gifts of money in a red envelope is always a welcome idea. Many are now even celebrating the "small" birthdays on a yearly basis, although typically these celebrations are smaller and involve only the immediate family and close friends. Young people in China are starting to celebrate more themes like 5, 12, 18 and 21 and seem to view it in the western way - as a celebration of being special. The 60th birthday is considered the most important as it marks the completion of a phase of life and the successful navigation through the full circle of the zodiac - 5 times (5 X12 = 60) ![]() The first is important because a person has survived the first year of life. These are the 30 days old, 1st (called the second), 10th, 60th and every 10 years thereafter. Traditionally the Chinese normally celebrate only "important" or big birthdays. There are fewer than 1,000 last names in China.
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