Shankar Dayal just celebrated his 75th birthday and the entire household came together to make it a memorable one for him. Yes, celebrating birthdays is always fun. As our parents age, we can make their milestone birthdays momentous and show them that we really care. So we're listing below the best birthday celebration ideas to help you plan and come up with a meaningful do for your beloved parents.
A musical party
Music touches the soul, so why not plan a musical party? Ask your parents to sing their favourite songs while family members enact them. Surprisingly, you might end up with an interesting medley of new and old songs, which would be enjoyed by people of all ages alike. Cocktails, mocktails and fun foods can accompany the singing bonanza to create the perfect party ambience.You can go one step further and video record the party to later too.
Board games
You can organize a board game competition which involves the entire family, making it a fun way to spend time together. Make sure you opt for games that do not need hours to play and can be set up on every table. Surprise gifts for the winners will be an icing on the cake. You can even have your parents reminisce their younger days by getting everyone at the party to play "Pin the tail to a donkey', a definite hit at any age!
Create a Memory Book
Scrapbooks and photo albums are a nice way to relive wonderful memories. Your parent will surely love looking back at his/her well-spent life through a scrapbook. It can be loaded with personal notes, photos and other mementos from friends and family. A worthwhile gift - don't you think so?
Our parents are the most special people in our lives. Birthdays are a nice opportunity to let them know how much we love, respect and care for them. Do you also have special memories of celebrating your parent's birthday or ideas to make them feel special? Do share them with us and don't forget to watch Navya on STAR Plus, Mon-Fri at 6PM.