a surprise party 惊喜派对
What did you do for your birthday last year? 你去年怎么庆祝的生日?(比较口语)
What are you doing for your birthday? 你今年生日怎么过?
Make it a treat 好好款待自己一下
It was a happy occasion. 当时过的还是很开心的。
A let down 失望
blow out the candles 把蜡烛吹灭
make a wish 许愿
If you say it out loud, it will not happen. 说出来就实现不了了。
lunar calendar 农历