Some people believe it is important to spend a lot on family celebration, while others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

A highly controversial issue today relates to whether to celebrate
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birthdays and weddings or not.
This
essay will discuss both debates and explain why I believe the
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to celebrate are stronger. On the one hand, those who support family celebrations cite the various benefits
of
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that
such
events can bring to
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household. These
ranges
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from getting to know some extended members of the family, to savouring the moment to enjoying the unique moment and understanding cultural norms regarding traditional weddings.
For example
, the
last
time I attended my
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wedding in Lagos Nigeria, I got to know that it's against our tradition to come empty-handed to a wedding.
In addition
,
such
parties are special moments in a person's life which will be remembered for their whole life.
On the contrary
, others believe that
this
is a way to burn money. It is often argued that it cost a lot and
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not compensate for the work. Some people even go to the extent of borrowing a huge amount of money from banks to organize
such
events, which is not always reasonable as the money could have yielded more profits if it's invested in stocks and bonds. A second opinion is that
this
value could be spent in different ways
such
as organizing trips for
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couples and buying clothes for the birthday celebrant. In conclusion, I believe both arguments have their merits.
However
, I feel that spending lavishly on weddings and birthdays
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justified as
such
events will be a fraction of time that will never be forgotten for some individuals.
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