Birthdays are special occasions that hold a great deal of meaning for many people. Often a time of celebration, a birthday also offers a chance for renewal and reinvigoration as we aspire to greater things and look forward to a bright year ahead. It also represents an opportunity to reflect and have our gratitude grow for the joys and blessings in our lives.
For the ancient Chinese people, this annual occasion occurred not only on the anniversary of their birth but also on another special day known as renri, which falls on the seventh day of the Chinese New Year.
