A 100th birthday is called a centenary birthday or centennial birthday, and a person who reaches 100 years old is called a centenarian. The term centenarian comes from Latin centum meaning one hundred and is used for anyone aged 100 or more. Celebrating a 100th birthday is considered a major milestone and is often called a centennial celebration or centenary celebration. In many countries, reaching 100 is recognized with special honors. For example, in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms, centenarians traditionally receive a congratulatory card from the monarch. In the United States, centenarians may receive a letter from the President. In Japan, which has a high number of centenarians, reaching 100 is especially revered. The 100th anniversary of a birth is also sometimes called a centennial jubilee. In terms of party themes, decorations often include gold, purple, or white to signify longevity and achievement. The celebration is not just about age but about a century of life experience, so it is often a large family gathering. Some cultures also have specific names for longevity celebrations, but in English, centenarian birthday or 100th birthday celebration are the standard terms.
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