there are different ways of looking at it. some people don't think birthdays are worth celebrating because it's just another day in our lives, or if we didn't follow the Christian calendar, our birthdays/age would've been different so it's pointless... but I feel like birthdays are great, it's that special day where all the special people in your life come together to basically celebrate your existence, so you can celebrate the importance of their presence in your life too. also, it's kind of a perfect time for reflecting on how your life has been running throughout the years too...