"Gotcha Day" is a term for the anniversary of the day on which a person joins a family by adoption. It is also called "Homecoming Day", "Family Day", or "Adoption Day", although the date may be different from date on which the legal adoption becomes final. Gotcha Day is often associated with annual rituals or celebrations, much like a birthday. Debate exists about whether the tradition, and especially the word gotcha, is offensive to adoptees.