My story is titled during the birthday party of my dear mother Victoria.

Adventure Creative Nonfiction Mystery

Written in response to: "Set your story at an event (a party, séance, funeral, etc.) where something goes wrong." as part of A Fright to Remember.

My story is titled during the birthday party of my dear mother Victoria.

This month of October my mother celebrated her hundredth birthday party.

Also during Victoria birthday ,she gathers all her children and grand children and tells them a story about Ananse and the wisdom pot, snow white and the seven dwarfs. My mother likes reading books at her leisure time. Also she likes cooking a lot and watching movies. My mother apart from her Dentistry set up her own restaurant where she cooked hot meals like beans with plantain for sale My mother Victoria is outspoken and she was a mentor to other people.

My mother Victoria taught me good hygiene that it is always good to bath twice a day and always cut the hair short.

Victoria the Dentist always advised me to brush my teeth both day and night.

Also Victoria the Dentist advised me to visit the dentist or dental clinic every six months for a dental checkup.

Victoria the Dentist also warns me not to eat too much sweets since it can cause dental cavities in the teeth.

My mother also encouraged me to attend church and also acknowledge God first at all times especially on Sundays.

It is during her birthday party of my mum Victoria that the family gather together for reunion and the settlement of all kinds of disputes.

My mother is very hardworking and she took care of all us and educated the entire family. My mother Victoria is also very kind and likes helping children.

My mother also taught children to become good responsible adults and role models in our community .My mother served as a mentor in advising the youth to become good responsible adults.

She always says that a good name is better than riches.

It can be noted that the birthday party of my mother was a high formal luxurious celebration that actually went beyond a traditional reception that features a grand entertainment with some sort of meticulous styling and a theatrical immersive experience.

Some key aspects of the party includes standard receptions ,serene atmosphere ,a showy and festive season often likened to a ground ball.

Also some events like Entertainment during the party features headline performances high and entertainment as highlighted by the party.

There were specialized planners who often organized birthday parties for my dear mother, Mrs. Victoria Brempong. As at October, my dear mother Victoria was hundred years old .

Also her party served as some sort of major showcase of luxury celebrations of an individuals excitement and reunion.

Again the party reception is the celebration when dining and drinking activities often happen. It is at this moment that every one gets to party and then celebrates between their friends and other families. My mother taught me how to cook food that made me had more knowledge in preparing food which I used in helping her to cook food in the restaurant.

In some instances ,it can be noted that parties are often formal celebrations where the birthday celebrant like Victoria hosts an elegant reception party or get-together with entertainment.

Some parties may include music and dancing for the attendees of the party in order to release boredom.

My mother Victoria likes music a lot especially The Beatles of U.K. , Michael Jackson and the African ensemble. My mother Victoria always enjoys the rhythm that comes with music.

In addition the party of my dear mother Victoria was a prestigious formal gathering designed to celebrate and then raise funds or honour special occasions through elegant party and entertainment.

As mentioned earlier on the party is when the individual actually celebrates his or her birthday. The reception is the celebration that actually follows.

However the party comes first, and then the reception happens later in the day.

The party is often organized by the birthday celebrant.

Also the party ceremony comes first and then the reception happens later in the day.

Also during the party, pictures are taken with friends together with the birthday celebrant Victoria.

In addition, the primary goal of the party is to engage guests and other attendees, receive gifts either cash in kind or other special gifts.

Also almost all attendees who wish to attend my dear mothers party must be invited because it was strictly by invitation.

In order to attend Victoria ,my mothers party you must be invited. Most party started as a celebration to receive both friends and family.

Some birthdays for the aged like Victoria seeks to celebrate the achievements and then supports charitable causes of birthday celebrants like Victoria by honouring them.

In addition the purpose of a birthday party is ideal for fundraising ,awards ,networking,whist a Banquet is perfect for gathering. Sometimes a party requires a higher budget due to the entertainment costs involved.

Other times during parties there is a lot of. entertainment usually with different types of performances. Also there are many stars and celebrities musicians who often come to perform at parties during a gathering..

Among the kinds of food often served at parties like Victoria birthday includes

Butter chicken with Royal aroma rice.

Chicken karah with basmaati rice

Jollof and fried rice with chicken.

Banku and Tilapia

Yam with Palava suace

Also banku and omotuo with groundnut soup and chicken.

Lamb Rogan josh with pilau rice and mango salad.

Tandoni chicken with Potatoes and yam.

Birthday cake

My mother Victoria since she was a cook taught us table manners and good etiquette especially during dining.

Most party receptions makes also a perfect big day together. Also the party reception makes the full experience of enjoyment.

Finally during the party of my dear mother Victoria she received all kinds of guests and other attendees. These guests came and wished my dear mother a happy birthday and presented her with gifts.

Also there was a formal gathering such as a reception where the guests were given enough food and drinks to eat and drink Also music was played for the invited guests at my dear mothers birthday for them to dance to the music.

Again a seated dinner with entertainment was held during the birthday party and that of Victoria my mum.

Posted Oct 30, 2026
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