使阿美感到惊奇的是，竟然有人在酒吧里面过生日。在中国好像从来都没有听说过这样的事，好像挺特别的。一起来看看究竟是怎么回事吧。

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May: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.

Jimmy: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.

May: Why? Do you know that guy?

Jimmy: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.

May: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks.

Jimmy: No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything.

May: Wow. That's wonderful.

Jimmy: What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday?

May: Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it.

Jimmy: Oh, really? Anything special?

May: Mother would cook "long-lived" noodles. And for old people, we'll prepare Longevity Peaches. Just for blessing.

Jimmy: Wow, Longevity Peaches! What's that? Real peach?

May: No. They are made of wheat flour and they look just like real peaches.

Jimmy: Why peach? Is there any interesting tale behind it?

May: Yes. The Goddess is said to own some magical peach trees in heaven. If you eat peaches grown on those trees, you will never die.

Jimmy: Oh, I know that. The Monkey King once stole a lot of them, which pissed the Goddess off. Cool!

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