While birthday cake and balloons trigger joy for many, they activate deep-rooted survival mechanisms in others who learned ...

For some people, their birthdays are not a time for celebration. In fact, some people actually experience birthday depression as they get older for several different reasons. The perspective that they ...

I've found the best way to spend my birthdays in my 30s and 40s is on solo trips abroad. Traveling alone is a good way to ...

We know now that growing older isn’t guaranteed, candles are a privilege, and friends who still show up are priceless.

One week ago, my family and I celebrated my father's 75th birthday. Even writing that number I find shocking (probably almost as shocking as my father finds reading it). Birthdays have always ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These vintage birthday photos might just inspire your next birthday bash. Follow Judy Garland's example ...

The tradition of celebrating birthdays is a global phenomenon, but its origins are far more complex and diverse than a simple slice of cake might suggest. From ancient rituals to modern-day ...