by Linnor Monica, Ingrid, me, Dahlia with the birthday boy Jerry with Manny, Kenneth, Henry and Forden The guests were quite surprised why this seemed like a special birthday celebration. This wasn't a milestone age like 18, 40 or 50. This wasn't an age that ends in 9 (19, 29, 39, etc) where Chinese customs dictate that the celebrator hosts a party to ward off bad luck. When asked, I simply replied: This has been an especially good year for hubby and we just like to cap it by sharing a special night with Jerry's close friends (with wives). :)