-10
Why do people celebrate their birthday, despite understanding they have even less time to live after 1 year of their life already passed? (piefed.world)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/ask@piefed.social
7 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/questions/p/1457003/why-do-people-celebrate-their-birthday-despite-understanding-they-have-even-less-time-to

My theory is something something consumerist culture.

But I am not really sure of how and why.

all 7 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

because celebrations are fun and bring people together. that time's going to pass anyway, we might as well celebrate the achievement of a loved one having survived another year. 🙌

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    People might as well celebrate for no reason instead?

    It still does not make sense to me.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 1 child comment
    •
  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    true, but then it's just called a party, if there's no particular thing to celebrate and no theme.

    milestones like birthdays, passing exams, getting a driving licence, moving to a new home, etc etc are easier themes to work with.

    those sorts of celebrations aren't for everyone, but some people really enjoy them!

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
    • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Not everyone. Live like every day is your birthday.

    Today is the first day of the end of your life.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •
    [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Hmm, I am getting old every quant of time, not only once per year. So why not?

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •
    [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    they have even less time to live after 1 year

    What do you think I'm celebrating?

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •
    [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Consolation.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •