When it comes to big celebrations, like birthdays, many families have their own traditions they like to do each year – from special meals to decorating the house with balloons and banners.
But one family do something a little different and it’s proved very popular on social media.
A woman named Jenny Cimato has gone viral on TikTok after sharing her family’s unique birthday tradition.
In a video posted under the name @jencimato, the mum explained that they call it the “Bag of No”.
She says: “Hey TikTok, I thought I’d explain a birthday tradition we have in our family called the bag of ‘no’.
“It started when my daughter was really young and she was asking for things in the checkout line at the grocery store.
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“What I decided to do was once a year for her birthday I’d go and I’d get all those items that she had asked for, that I would normally say ‘no’ to and I’d put them in a bag for her birthday.
“We call it the bag of no and it just turned into fun, she knew that I’d say no in the moment, but she knew she’d eventually get it for her birthday and you know it kind of took that sting away from when you say no in the store when they’re little.”
Jenny continued: “Even though she’s turning 16 this year and doesn’t ask for things at the checkout line much anymore, she still checked in like, ‘the bag of no is still coming, right?”
The mum then proceeded to show off what she had put in the most recent bag, including chocolate bars, sweets, crisps and a few novelty items like putty.
The video has since been watched more than 48,000 times and garnered over 5,000 likes.
People on TikTok thought it was a “great idea” and some even admitted they’d be stealing the concept to use with their own families.
One person said: “I love original family traditions!”
“Love it,” proclaimed a second.
A third replied: “That’s so fun!”
“Such a great idea and tradition,” wrote someone else.
A different user added: “I love this idea! I wrote it down in my notes for the future.”
Others branded it “sweet” and “cute” and “wholesome”.
Do you have a family tradition like this? Let us know in the comments below.
