    a party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration of a special occasion. a party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing or other forms of entertainment. some parties are held in honor of a specific person, day, or event, such as a birthday party, a super bowl party, or a st. patrickâs day party. parties of this kind are often called celebrations. a party is not necessarily a private occasion. public parties are sometimes held in restaurants, pubs, beer gardens, nightclubs or bars, and people attending such parties may be charged an admission fee by the host. large parties in public streets may celebrate events such as mardi gras or the signing of a peace treaty ending a long war. == types of parties == === birthday party ===  thumb|children at a birthday party a birthday party is a celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the person who is being honored. the tradition started in the mid-nineteenth century but did not become popular until the mid-twentieth century. birthday parties are now a feature of many cultures. in western cultures, birthday parties include a number of common rituals. the guests may be asked to bring a gift for the honored person. party locations are often decorated with colorful decorations, such as balloons and streamers. a birthday cake is usually served with lit candles that are to be blown out after a "birthday wish" has been made. the person being honored will be given the first piece of cake. while the birthday cake is being brought to the table, the song "happy birthday to you" or some other birthday song is sung by the guests. at parties for children, time is often t
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