This wafer-thin wooden tablet from a first-century Roman fort in the U.K. includes a heartfelt birthday party invitation.

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On September 11, sister, for the day of the celebration of my birthday, I give you a warm invitation to make sure that you come to us, to make the day more enjoyable for me by your arrival ...

I intend to include “No gifts, please” on the invitations. All that being said ... specifically, a birthday party -- at which you can then admit that it is your birthday.