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.

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People like to celebrate stuff and rituals, and they like having excuses/reasons to make a day all for themselves. Now, because I have always been an old grumpy man I don't partake (my wife always makes it special regardless though) but I find it cute to a certain degree so I can't be too much of a hater. 🤷‍♂️

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