Relatives came from everywhere to celebrate Grandma's birthday.
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culture
Used specifically for elders, typically starting at 六十大寿 (the big 60th birthday) and every decade after. Traditional gifts: 寿桃 (peach buns symbolizing longevity), 寿面 (long noodles eaten uncut), 寿联 (couplet), and red 寿 character decorations.
register
Literary/formal register. Casual alternative: 过生日. Reserved for respectable elders, not children or peers.
