children is a very joyful thing, and this day is no longer ordinary because of the arrival of new life. But on the issue of birthdays, parents sometimes disagree about whether the birthday is based on the farm or the solar calendar.
Lily gave birth to a big fat boy in the tail of summer. That day happened to be August 18, and the whole family was very happy. Lily feels that there is a homophony of "fat" on this day on August 18, which means that the child's economic conditions will be good in the future. It is an auspicious number. She said that the child will celebrate his birthday according to the solar calendar in the future. This said, the mother-in-law was not happy, saying that her ancestors used to celebrate their birthdays according to the lunar calendar for generations, so she could not forget her origin. The two were a little unhappy because of this, and the originally happy atmosphere at home became a little embarrassing. Later, under the persuasion of her mother's family, Lily agreed to give the child a lunar birthday according to her mother-in-law's wishes.
The so-called Gregorian calendar is an international date and time, so that the world is on the same timeline, and it is more convenient for international time calculation. Some international holidays, Labor Day, Children’s Day, etc., are based on the solar calendar. Then the lunar calendar, we also call it the lunar calendar, which is the date recording method used by Chinese people. Our 24 solar terms and some Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are calculated according to the lunar calendar, and they are also left by our ancestors. Unique legacy.
So people of the older generation are used to calculating days in the lunar calendar. Nowadays, with the development of the times, young people prefer to spend some western festivals, such as Valentine's Day and Christmas, compared to traditional festivals. They do not have the concept of counting days according to the lunar calendar in their daily lives. These are also two generations of people. There are reasons for disagreement.
But birthday is a form of commemoration, and family members have discussed it, whether it is the lunar calendar or the solar calendar, this day will be a special day. So don’t worry, family members don’t quarrel when you encounter this problem, how to determine the best answer for your baby’s birthday.
1. According to the habits of the family
Generally every family will have its own habits and culture. If everyone has followed the lunar calendar, then follow the habits. In this way, everyone agrees that it will be more convenient and easier to remember the day, and you will not feel uncomfortable. And family traditions will also affect young people's decisions, so you can choose a specific time for your baby's birthday.
2. According to the baby's own wishes
In the final analysis, this is the child's own birthday, which is to accompany the child's lifetime anniversary, so the baby has the right to decide when to celebrate his birthday each year. Of course, this has to be when the children grow older and have their own ideas and opinions, the parents will ask their opinions again. allows children to choose the birthday day according to their own preferences. This is the best answer.
In fact, the date of a child’s birthday is not the most important thing. The important thing is to celebrate the growth of the baby together. Date is just a form of carrying love. Let the baby grow up healthily and happily with everyone's blessings is what the family members most hope to see. Therefore, if parents have disagreements on the specific birthday date, don’t worry. Everyone should step back, think about it, discuss and communicate, and reach a consensus. This can also give the children a harmonious and warm family environment. Have a full and happy birthday every year.
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