10 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays When You're Miles Apart
We know how hard it is when you can't celebrate a birthday in person. You want to make them feel special, but it's tough when you're miles apart!
Don't worry! We've helped thousands of people share joy across distances with our African dance greeting videos. And we've learned a few other tricks along the way too!
Here's how you can make someone's birthday amazing, even when you can't be together.
Choose a gift that shows you really know them
Think about what makes your friend smile. Do they love cooking? Reading? Gardening?
A customer once told us, "I sent my brother who loves basketball a ShareGreetings video with dancers wearing his team colors. He watched it TEN TIMES!"
Don't just grab any gift card. Pick something that says, "I see the real you."
Send an African dance greeting video that will blow them away
Nothing—and we mean NOTHING—creates surprise and joy like seeing real people dancing and singing YOUR NAME!
Our African dance greeting videos bring so much energy to birthday celebrations. The bright colors, the amazing moves, the authentic music—it all adds up to a WOW moment they'll never forget.
We can make your video special by including:
- Their name in big letters
- Their age in the dance moves
- Their favorite colors in the costumes
- Your personal message spoken by the dancers
One happy customer shared: "My mom cried happy tears when she saw dancers in Africa celebrating HER birthday! It made her feel so important."
Plan a virtual dinner date that feels like you're together
Food brings people together! Here's what you can do:
- Order their favorite meal to their house
- Get the same food delivered to you
- Set up a video call
- Eat together just like old times!
Start the call by sharing our African dance greeting video—it's the perfect way to kick things off with big energy!
Host a virtual party that will surprise them
Want to see the look on their face when they think they're joining a quick call but find 15 friends waiting to shout "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"? It's PRICELESS!
Make it work smoothly:
- Pick an easy video platform
- Send clear instructions to everyone
- Ask people to keep it secret
- Have a plan for who speaks when
- Start with our African dance greeting to set a fun tone!
"We played the ShareGreetings video as soon as my sister joined the call," one customer told us. "Her jaw DROPPED! The energy from the dancers got everyone excited right away."
Make a video montage they'll watch again and again
Collect short clips from friends and family sharing wishes or fun memories. Then put them all together.
Pro tip: Use our African dancers at the beginning and end of your montage. The professional quality makes everything look better!
Send a box of happiness right to their door
Put together a care package with:
- Their favorite snacks
- Photos of good times together
- Silly little jokes only they would get
- Comfy items like fuzzy socks
- A note about the African dance video you sent!
"I sent my best friend a care package with snacks and a link to watch her ShareGreetings video," a customer shared. "She said opening the box was fun, but watching African dancers celebrate her name was the BEST part!"
Keep the surprises coming all day long
Why give just one gift when you can spread joy throughout the day?
You could schedule:
- Morning: Coffee delivery with a note about your video
- Afternoon: Flowers or balloons
- Evening: Their favorite take-out meal
Each delivery builds excitement for the next one!
Give an experience you can share across miles
Some of the best gifts don't come in boxes! Consider:
- Online cooking classes you take together
- Virtual wine tastings
- Digital escape rooms
- Language lessons for a trip you're planning together
We had a customer tell us, "I gave my husband cooking lessons AND a ShareGreetings video. The dancers were wearing chef hats! It was perfect for him."
Turn social media into a birthday celebration
Get friends to post birthday messages all day long. Then, share your ShareGreetings video as the grand finale!
The colorful energy of African dancers will stand out in their feed and make EVERYONE smile.
Create a playlist that tells your story
Make a special playlist with:
- Songs from concerts you've been to together
- Music that reminds you of specific memories
- Tracks that match their personality
- Upbeat songs about friendship and love
Our African dance greetings come with authentic music, too, adding another special track to their day!
Give them something to look forward to
Plan a future celebration for when you can be together. Having a date on the calendar makes the distance easier.
"I sent a ShareGreetings video on my mom's actual birthday," one customer shared. "In my message, I promised we'd have an even bigger celebration when I visited next month. She watched the video every day until I arrived!"
Why our African dance greetings make birthdays AMAZING
When miles separate you, you need something that carries your love across the distance. Our videos do exactly that!
The bright colors, authentic music, and joyful movements in our African dance greetings bring real human connection to virtual celebrations. When dancers call out the birthday person's name, it creates a magical moment that texts and store-bought cards just can't match.
One customer put it perfectly: "My daughter is away at college. I wanted to make her birthday special even though I couldn't be there. The ShareGreetings dancers made her feel so important! She said it was better than any gift card I could have sent."
Remember: Birthdays aren't just about getting older—they're about feeling LOVED and SEEN. Our African dance greetings help you do that in a way that's unique and bursting with joy!
Ready to make someone's birthday unforgettable? Let us help you create a celebration that jumps right off the screen and into their heart!
