11. Essay: "Celebrating My Birthday"

Birthdays are special occasions that mark the anniversary of the day we were born. They are a time for celebration, joy, and being with loved ones. Here is how I celebrate my birthday.
The day usually starts with my family singing the birthday song and giving me warm wishes. It feels great to be surrounded by my family who show their love and care. They give me gifts, which adds to the excitement of the day.
For my birthday, we often decorate our house with balloons and streamers. The colorful decorations create a festive atmosphere. We also prepare a special meal or sometimes order food from my favorite restaurant. Sharing a meal with my family is a cherished part of the celebration.
One of the highlights of my birthday is the cake. The cake is usually decorated with candles, and I blow them out after making a wish. This tradition is fun and signifies hope and good fortune for the coming year.
In the evening, I sometimes have a party with my friends. We play games, dance, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a time to laugh, have fun, and create memories.
Even though gifts and parties are exciting, what matters most on my birthday is spending time with my family and friends. Their presence and good wishes make the day truly special and memorable.
In conclusion, celebrating my birthday is about more than just getting older. It’s a day to appreciate the love and joy in my life, and to look forward to another year of experiences and growth.
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Vocabulary List

1. Anniversary (सालगिरह) – The date on which an event took place in a previous year. – वह तारीख जिस पर पिछले वर्ष में कोई घटना हुई थी।


2. Wishes (शुभकामनाएँ) – Expressions of hope for someone’s future happiness or welfare. – किसी की भविष्य की खुशी या कल्याण के लिए आशा की अभिव्यक्ति।


3. Streamers (स्ट्रीमर्स) – Long, narrow strips of coloured paper or other material used as decorations. – रंगीन कागज या अन्य सामग्री की लंबी, संकरी पट्टियाँ जो सजावट के रूप में उपयोग की जाती हैं।


4. Festive (उतसवी) – Pertaining to a festival or celebration, cheerful and jovially celebratory. – किसी उत्सव या समारोह से संबंधित, हर्षोल्लास और जोशपूर्ण उत्सव।


5. Cherished (प्रिय) – Beloved or treasured. – प्रिय या संजोया हुआ।


6. Tradition (परंपरा) – The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. – पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी रीति-रिवाजों या विश्वासों का संचरण।


7. Signifies (सूचित करता है) – Be an indication of. – का संकेत होना।


8. Fortune (भाग्य) – Chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs. – मानवीय मामलों को प्रभावित करने वाली एक स्वैच्छिक शक्ति के रूप में मौका या भाग्य।


9. Presence (उपस्थिति) – The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present. – अस्तित्व में होने, घटित होने, या उपस्थित होने की स्थिति या तथ्य।


10. Memorable (यादगार) – Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. – याद रखने लायक या आसानी से याद किया जाने वाला, विशेष रूप से विशेष या असामान्य होने के कारण।


11. Appreciate (सराहना करना) – Recognize the full worth of. – पूर्ण मूल्य की पहचान करना।


12. Experience (अनुभव) – Practical contact with and observation of facts or events. – तथ्यों या घटनाओं के साथ व्यावहारिक संपर्क और निरीक्षण।


13. Growth (विकास) – The process of developing physically, mentally, or spiritually. – शारीरिक, मानसिक, या आध्यात्मिक रूप से विकसित होने की प्रक्रिया।


14. Celebration (उत्सव) – The action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity. – महत्वपूर्ण घटना या अवसर पर अपनी प्रसन्नता का चिह्नित करने की क्रिया, आमतौर पर मनोरंजक, सामाजिक गतिविधि में संलग्न होकर।


15. Occasion (अवसर) – A particular time or instance of an event. – एक घटना का विशेष समय या उदाहरण।