Having The 40th Birthday Event

Writen by Gail Leino

In the past the 40th birthday marked the beginning of middle age for most people, but now a days with our ever increasing lifespan and healthy attitudes forty has become the new twenty. Some even look forward to their 40th birthdays as a chance to show that they still carry a passion for life. Try coming up with some wild and unique ideas for your fortieth birthday party. Go rock-climbing, head out to a club with the old friends for the first time in years, take a piloting lesson or even go bungee jumping.

The ruby is the traditional stone for the fortieth year because old myth stated that the ruby red color came from an inner fire that the stones held. At forty you certainly still have that inner fire yourself. A party with a red theme can be great for celebrating the 40th birthday. Buy some ruby red 40th birthday dangles, scatter some red glitter around the party area, and even a multicolored metallic star centerpiece can accent the sparkle at the party, especially when its base is wrapped in red metallic foil.

A 40th birthday party can also be bold. You are the star of the event, after all. Look for napkins, plates, and table covers with a dark background and the number forty boldly printed on the front in a lighter color such as blue or purple. You can accent these with plain black plastic silverware. Even party invitations can be found with this bold look.

Guests bringing presents to the party can focus on the ruby theme. If you want you can purchase a necklace or other piece of jewelry with a small ruby set in it. Or buy a ruby colored paperweight. Even the gift wrap can be that dark ruby red in color.

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