Yes, when I was living in the US, after my 21st birthday, we stopped celebrating. Then I moved to Germany and the first thing my in-laws wanted to know was when my birthday was. So, every year, we go out to dinner on my birthday and gather with friends. It's a wonderful thing to be able to commemorate a year that has passed.
Nice idea, Hope.
Happy Birthday to all October birthdays. Today's my favorite singer's birthday, too, so it's nice to make note of this today.
Cheers!