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How we celebrate birthdays differs depending on our age group. A birthday party for a child is not quite the same as one you’d throw for your grandma, of course.

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Children under 13 -

Kids like to celebrate their birthdays, and indeed they should have a great time!

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Virtual party -

Invite both children and their parents and throw a quick birthday party via Skype, Zoom, or other similar apps. Keep it short.

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Rent a character -

Yes, you can also have a character entertaining your child virtually, as you would in a regular party.

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Build something together -

Why not send Lego or Play-Doh to guests and then create something together during the birthday party?

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Scavenger hunt -

Create a small scavenger hunt for your kid. The final prize? A birthday present!

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Ball pit -

Create a homemade ball pit using a baby pool and a few balls that you can easily order online.

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Organize a “safari” with your neighbors -

Ask your neighbors to place various stuffed animals at their front doors. Then you and your child can walk around the neighborhood, spot the animals and check them off a list.

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Teenagers -

Teens will probably want to hang out with their friends virtually without their parents supervision, so leave them alone.

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Watch a movie -

Your teenage son/daughter can stream a movie on Netflix at the same time as his/her friends. It’s like going to the movies!

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Create something -

Why not send all your teen’s friends a kit to make something. Friendship bracelets are an idea.

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Dancing -

Your teen is probably on TikTok, so why not take up a dance challenge with friends and upload it to the app?

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The boss for 24 hours -

Let your teen be king or queen for the day. They’ll rule the house and everyone will have to do what they say.

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Game night -

Gather the family around the table and play a game. Of course, the birthday boy/girl gets to choose which one.

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Home camping -

Why not recreate the whole camping experience at home? Even if you don’t have an outdoor area, set up a tent indoors or put up some blankets and fairy lights for a full cozy and glamorous effect.

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Grown-ups -

A birthday celebration for a grown-up can involve other things, namely your favorite junk food and alcohol!

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Cocktail party -

Why not throw a virtual cocktail party with your friends?

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Cocktail party -

Choose a cocktail or two and send out the instructions to your guests. Meet virtually, then make it and drink it together.

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Dance -

This can be real fun. Why not dance with your partner and/or friends online? There are plenty of virtual dance parties you and your friends can join.

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Virtual theme party -

Why not throw a virtual theme party? How funny would it be to have a pajama party as an adult?

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Have a spa day at home -

Create your own spa day at home by running a nice bath with bath salts, lighting some scented candles, and just relaxing.

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Bake something together -

A baking challenge can be great fun. Plus, you can bake a delicious birthday cake!

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Take up a challenge on TikTok -

Did you think the app was just for teens? You’ll be surprised to find many people in your age group using it.

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Over 50 -

Birthdays at this age range are all about being close to friends and family. This demographic is more at risk at the moment, so in some countries rules for social isolation are stricter for them. Here’s how to celebrate a 50-plus birthday.

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Order their favorite foods -

If you have someone over 50 in your life, order their favorite meal, wine, and/or dessert (if delivery or takeaway is possible).

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Surprise reunion -

Bring on surprise guests online and ask them to share their favorite moments with the birthday boy/girl.

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Virtual scrapbook -

Get friends and family to email a favorite photo along with a note, then make a collage and send it to the birthday boy/girl on their special day.

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Wisdom hour with the youngsters -

Host an hour where the person celebrating the birthday will pass on advice and share their wisdom with their children and/or grandchildren.

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Declutter party -

Go through objects and have the person celebrating his/her birthday speak about the things he/she finds. It’s a great way of getting rid of stuff while going on a trip down memory lane at the same time.

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Leave it to the pros -

If organizing a party seems like too much work, then there are virtual party planning services you can use.

See also: Quarantunes: The best anthems for isolation.

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