

It can be a social faux pas but people just mean well with that question, they wanna share in your happiness and celebrate you. I learned how it can backfire quite early in life, though, after accidentally complimenting a teacher in the middle of class when she wasn’t expecting, she had just gained weight over the summer. 🥲




Eh, whatever religious significance it ever had in the West is long gone, but it’s still a nice occasion to meet up with family, break bread and share gifts. I’m not much for rites and celebrations, to a point my wife hates, but I see the value of it (and in sharing with your loved ones, ofc) even if it’s completely separate from religion.