Some people believe that celebrating personal events is a waste of money. Others feel that these celebrations play an important role in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. _______________________________ It is well known that the celebration of private special occasions can be impressive as well as expensive. While some people do not find these majestic events worth what they cost, others argue such celebrations play a significant role in both individual lives and society as a whole. I partly agree with both views and this essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of celebrating personal events. On the one hand, the throwing of some important ceremonies has myriad positives, such as strengthening relations between relatives and friends and preservation of traditional values. For example, a traditional Indian wedding lasts an average of three days and signifies the union of two souls. On the other hand, people these days tend to flaunt their wealth and take photographs of their designer suits and jewelry, gathering as many likes and comments on social media as possible. Moreover, oftentimes families borrow lots of money to hold spectacular celebrations in grand style like the marriage of their only son or daughter. According to the recent Federal State Statistics Survey report, roughly 34 percent of borrowed funds are spent on holiday decorations, gifts, clothes and other expenses related to throwing weddings, birthday parties, anniversarie and jubilee. Personally, I believe that small parties can be quite attractive and bring a lot of pleasure to heroes of occasions and their guests. To conclude, celebrations actually boost individuals' well-being, help to assemble close persons and they are a part of customs and traditions. However, it is foolish to spend astronomical amounts of money on individual events. Instead, people who have excess of money should consider donating some to poor and needy.