1. Do people in China celebrate birthdays?
Sure, it’s one of the greatest events in Chinese peoples’ life, especially for the elderly. Friends and relatives are invited for a home-cooked meal with special food, just like buns and long noodles, which both represent long-life.
当然，庆生是中国人生活中的重要事件之一，尤其是对老人。人们一般会邀请朋友和亲戚来家里吃顿饭，比如馒头和面条，它们代表长寿。
2. Which birthdays are especially important in China (in Chinese culture)?
Well, I must say, the 18th birthday, which is regarded as a very important point of life and therefore there’s often a great celebration. As children enter 18, it means that they have grown into an adult. They should be independent, make a living by themselves and have to be responsible for their behaviours.
我必须说，18岁生日，它代表了人生中的一个重要节点，所以经常进行大肆庆祝。孩子到了18岁，就意味着他们成人了。他们应该独立，自己谋生并为自己的行为负责。
3. Do people in China have birthday parties?
I think, yes, quite often, it’s very popular among youngsters. Well, every time I hang out with my friends, no matter in a restaurant, karaoke box or other amusement places, I probably hear some people singing birthday songs and having birthday cakes. So I guess Chinese are really into celebrating birthdays.
我想是的，很多，在年轻人中非常常见。每次我和朋友出去玩，不管是餐厅、卡拉OK还是其他娱乐场所，我都能听到人们唱生日歌，见到人们吃生日蛋糕。所以我觉得中国人很喜欢庆生。
4. Do you think it’s important for people to celebrate birthdays?
Sure, absolutely. It’s a time to rethink your life. People can find the disparity between your resolution and what you have achieved. Everyone wishes the dreams come true in the next year.
绝对的。这是反思自己生活的机会。人们会发现当初自己的所期和所得不匹配。每个人都希望自己的梦想能够在来年成真。
5. Are birthdays more important for children or for adults?
Well, I think, birthday is much more important to children than adults, because it’s the best time for parents to express their love and care to their children. Actually, a surprised party can get children excited during their birthday. Also, it brings them an unforgettable childhood memory.
我认为生日对孩子而言比对成人更重要，因为生日是家长对孩子表达关爱的好机会。事实上，一个充满惊喜的生日聚会让孩子非常高兴。而且，生日聚会可以带给孩子不可磨灭的回忆。
