To think that a 75th birthday is not cause for a massive celebration?

[Spodge]

DM will be turning 75 this year and has made it known that she wants a huge fuss made of her. She made no particular fuss of DF when he turned 75. It was just treated as a normal birthday.

I've always thought that the milestone birthdays are 18 and/or 21 and then 30, 40, 50 etc.

Just interested in whether others count 75 as a milestone.

My dad was 48 when he died so I'd say yes, 75 is reason to celebrate. I'd say any age is.

We have just had a huge party
( Mum,
us 4 children and spouses,
the 10 grandchildren and spouses/ partners

and the 10 great grandchildren.)
39 of us
It was her 90th.
I had been thinking of a huge 100th birthday for her as my grandson will turn 18 the same day but thought it wise to get everyone together this decade.

After all, it might not just be my mum who may die in the next ten years!
Celebrate while you can. My dad did not even reach 70 :(

I would definitely celebrate it as a milestone - esp if the birthday person want it... each year is a blessing so why not celebrate it :-)
I'm already thinking about my other half's 45th birthday :-) its 3 years away lol
Its another excuse to spoil the people to you love right?

Oh gosh I hope 75 isn’t a thing. Between gift, weekend away and throwing DM a 70th party I think I spent about 1200!

Definitely worth celebrating and in as big way as you all decide. Last year may my dad turned 97. I wanted a big celebration for him. But my siblings refused and created unnecessary problems over it. In fact my sister said we should wait until he turned 100. I refused and personally organised a small celebration for him with his close friends and relations. None of my siblings turned up except the only one that agreed with me.
The sad thing is that my dad passed on the 8th of February. I am so glad I went ahead to celebrate him while he was with us!!

I'd say that 75 isn't as big a deal as 70 or 80, but it is a bit of a milestone because it is three-quarters of a century, @Spodge.

But I don't think it is very reasonable of your mum to want her nearest and dearest to spend £££ on hotels.

In my opinion decade and half decade birthdays are very much worth celebrating. The bigger the number the bigger the celebration!

I thought the big ones were the decades - but my mother expected a fuss for her 75th too .... we don’t have a great relationship but went along with it thinking that at that age it must feel a bit like times running out .

Just interested in whether others count 75 as a milestone.
@Spodge
OP, not sure whether anyone mentioned the most obvious one. VE DAY - and I just leave it there - if anyone would question whether 75 is a milestone or not...

@forgetmyname how lovely that you did celebrate your dad's 97th :) So sad for your siblings who decided not to turn up, but their choice.:(

For everyone who has mentioned cost ( and I am realising that there are people on this site who earn amazing salaries not the normal £30k ish that I thought most people earnt ) it does not have to be expensive.
For our family party of 39 we hired a local church hall for a £20 donation, everyone brought some food and drink. We decorated the hall, my husband did the music Some family stayed with other family members. And one neice who came with her husband, 6 yr old autistic son and her infant son stayed in a short let holiday home because she travelled all the way from Mancester to Weymouth.

Every one did their bit bringing items and attending from 5 different counties. It does not have to be about money but about getting together as a family in a space that is big enough.
We held it midday so that those attending from neighbouring counties could go home the same day if they wished.
Yes, it was hard work but I am so glad that I suggested a party for my mum's 90th.
It was a complete surprise for her as she thought she was coming for the youngest great grandchild's dedication, which was not a complete lie as it was held in the same church the next day !!!

My mum died at 47 so I celebrate every birthday as you never know when it will be your last. We lost my dad at 75 to cancer. So as we knew he was Ill we had a proper knees up. But then any excuse for a party in our family, we love spending time together. We have 3 birthdays in May within a week of each other so we have a massive joint BBQ. We celebrate life.

Make a fuss of her!! ...my mum didnt make it to her 80th ...she may know something isnt right healthwise and wants to have a celebration with people she loves while she can

How long is it since your father turned 75? Could you make it a joint celebration? My Mum and I went on a cruise for her 70th/my 40th. As it happened she was actually 71 when we went, but it worked as a celebration anyway.

One thousands pounds is an awful lot to spend on it. Could you suggest somewhere else nice within your budget? A family trip to celebrate might be something you will be glad you did in future years.