Twenty 60th birthday wishes

Why Should You Send 60th Birthday Wishes?

Birthday celebrations have a unique significance in every country and many customs are associated with them.

Importance of the 60th Birthday in Different Cultures

Turning 60 marks the onset of your golden era. This golden era has a different meaning for everyone. For some people it means spending time with their grandkids; for others, it is time connect with your old friends.

The 60th birthday has special importance in Chinese culture. Chinese people believe that when a person completes 60 years of age, he/she has completed a full life cycle and is about to begin a new one from 61. Traditional Chinese calendars had 60 year cycles, so at the end of 60 years a new calendar began. Hence, grand celebrations with special food and gifts are planned for the 60th birthday. Some Chinese only celebrate the 1st, 10th, 60th, 70th and 80th birthdays.

In Japan, the 60th birthday is known as “Kanreki”. The celebrations are similar to those in China, and the person whose birthday is being celebrated wears red. In Korea, 60th birthdays are called “Hwan-gap” and banquets are organized. Guests sit at the banquet table in order of age.

The age of 60 represents seniority in most countries. Although many people are very active and even continue working after the age of 60, it is nevertheless considered a huge milestone in life and celebrated in a big way.

With the 60th birthday having so much importance across the world, it is definitely a must for you to send 60th birthday wishes to all your friends, relatives and colleagues turning 60.

Benefits of 60th Birthday Wishes

Some people find that as your age increases, your social circle becomes smaller. Though this may not be true for everybody, you find evidence of the same when you notice school friends growing apart as they move for studies or work, neighbors moving and losing touch, or old colleagues lost when you change jobs. With a busy life, hardly anybody has time to look up 60-year-olds.

Birthday wishes make anybody feel special, but wishing someone on their 60th birthday is very important. On the one hand, the person has reached an important milestone. At the same time, their social circle may have shrunk, making it all the more important that you remember their big day.

While 60 is a big year for the birthday boy/girl, wishing "Happy Birthday" to someone is beneficial for you too.

Twenty 60th Birthday Wishes

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To wish a person on his/her special day, you must remind him/her of the achievements so far, the people they brought together, the joys shared, the memories formed and the bond that you cherish.

While some people do not like celebrating after a certain age because it makes them feel old, not everybody cries about 60. So make sure your wishes are always positive, with a touch of humor that makes the recipient feel good about reaching this milestone and looking forward to the next decade.

Here are some of the best 60th birthday wishes that can make your friend, colleague, relative or teacher feel special and always keep you in their mind.

Conclusion

Birthday wishes are not just a few words you string together and send across to somebody. If you take time to pen down your personal thoughts, wish the person the best of health, happiness, growth and peace and include what the person's significance has been in your life, it will make the receiver feel special. People at 60 love celebrating with their near and dear ones as it makes them feel complete and proud of their family. There is also a little apprehension about the next few years and the birthdays to come in old age. Send your loved ones 60th birthday wishes without fail. It will make their day unforgettable.