I think birthdays are just a great excuse to spend time with the ones you love, be they friends or family. Especially the older I get, the less random stuff I want cluttering my home. Of course, seeing as how my birthday is on Christmas, I may think a bit different than most people! The last several years I've barely noticed my birthday. Most of the time I can't even remember how old I am. (I think I might be 28... Maybe? I certainly don't feel like it.)