Why it is impossible to celebrate 40 years and what will happen if the ban is violated

Why is it considered impossible to celebrate 40 years

There is no specific reason why you should not celebrate your fortieth birthday. Superstition can be explained in different ways.

The number 40 is associated with death and suffering.

This number is often meets in the Bible. For example, 40 days lasted flood during the Great Flood, the same amount of time Jesus was on earth after his resurrection, and Moses led the Jewish people through the wilderness for 40 years.

The number is also present in funeral rites. In the Christian tradition, it is believed that on the 40th day, the human soul appears for the third and last time before God, who decides where to go. Therefore, on this day it is customary to commemorate the deceased.

Because of religion, the number 40 could be associated with suffering, trials and death. Although there is no mention in the Bible that this age can be dangerous.

Also, the association of 40 years with death could come from China. There number 4

counts unhappy, because the name of this number sounds like "death."

As for the anniversary, in China believethat only men should not celebrate this date. It is better for women not to hold celebrations on their 30th birthday.

Not the happiest period of life 

Medium life expectancy person in the world is about 70-80 years, in Russia - 73 years. The fifth decade makes you think that half the way has already been passed.

In addition, as shown study with data from 145 countries, 40-50 years is the most unhappy period in life. According to the analysis, human well-being has a U-shape: in childhood and adolescence it is at its peak, then it decreases, reaching a minimum at 40-50 years old, and then it starts to grow again.

On the fifth ten physical form people are getting worse. The body recovers more slowly after diseases and stress, external signs of aging appear.

At the same time, society makes high demands on people of this age: They have to provide for growing children, help elderly parents, earn good money, take part in public life.

As a result, any troubles, such as job loss or serious illness, can turn into much more problems than similar events in youth or old age.

Thus, the onset of 40 years marks not the most pleasant period of life, filled with stress and anxiety. And the desire to get rid of vulnerability and fear breeds superstition.

It is hoped that by avoiding the celebration, one can protect oneself from misfortunes and failures. And perhaps to delay aging and death, which are getting closer.

Is it really worth celebrating 40 years?

If you cared about your health, developed as specialist and invested in family relationships, nothing will be spoiled because you throw a party.

Of course, no one is immune from an accident, sudden reduction or death of loved ones. But no rituals and beliefs will protect against this at any age.

Moreover, the superstition about the prohibition of celebrations is too vague to seriously fear bad consequences. It is not even clear what exactly will happen if you invite guests and order a cake with the number 40.

So you can safely celebrate without fear for your fate.