Both my kids have graduated and I am
an empty nester so we’ve been through the gamit as far as graduations are
concerned. Graduations occur not only when a child finishes college but
throughout their entire milestone grades such as preschool, 6th grade going
into high school, high school, and college. There are even graduations beyond
college such as med school or any other type of grad school.
It is definitely a part of life and
celebrating these milestone events are done in the form of parties or
gatherings with loved ones. In these celebrations, there is always food. Isn’t
that always an essential part of any party? Yes! Because we gather around food
at the table in a home or at a restaurant. It is synonymous with parties. I
can’t imagine having a gathering without it!
Celebratory events such as this can be
in the form of guests from family members to piers or same age group friends.
You can even have a combination of the two. It is always a continuous type of
celebration and usually brings in much joy and happiness to the honoree.
Celebrating a completion of sorts
makes for a sense of accomplishment and is welcomed by everyone. Parties
generally follow a ceremony in which the graduate accepts some type of diploma
or certificate of completion indicating he has passed and is ready to pursue the
next level of advancement.
Most wear traditional robes in black
or blue color along with a graduation cap. Typically this is referred to as a
cap and gown. The cap will have a tassel with the year of the graduation
dangling from its side. It can be gold or silver in appearance. Most people
keep this as a momento and I have seen it hanging from a car’s rear view mirror
or on a bedroom dresser. Regardless of where it hung for display, it is a proud
symbol of accomplishment.
Having a party is alot of fun after
someone has completed some serious work in a grade or field. So if you’re
contemplating one, don’t hesitate to do so!
