a)

There are probably as many different was to celebrate a birthday as there are Americans.So consider this a rough guide to what some American children might do to celebrate their birthdays.

b)

Children of about 4,5 or 6 years might celebrate their birthdays by inviting some friends over to their homes for cake and ice cream.Naturally,presents are opened,Parents might hire a clown or a magician to play with the kids for an hour or so at the party.This is quite common.

c)

Junior high-school age (12-14) is when people start to have boy-girl parties.Parties are usually in the evening now.Dancing,cake,ice cream and presents are still included.Sleepover parties are very popular,where you invite several of your closest friends to have dinner and sleep over at your house.

d)

For many (girls especially),the 16th birthday is still a big deal.This party is often called ‘sweet sixteen’.These celebrations can turn into rather expensive affairs,where parents hire caterers for food,and a band to provide the music.They can be very formal affairs,where girls wear prom-like dresses and boys wear tuxedos.

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