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Celebrating my birthday all month because I can. What’s the ..
Published: October 19th 2024, 12:54:11 pm
Celebrating my birthday all month because I can. What’s the history ????
Birthday celebrations date back thousands of years, with roots in various cultures and traditions.Today, birthday customs vary by culture but usually include gatherings, gifts, and well-wishes, with the cake and candles remaining a popular centerpiece in many celebrations.
But the birthday cake with candles likely developed from German "Kinderfeste," a celebration in the 18th century for kids birthdays. The number of candles would correspond to the age, and the belief that blowing out all the candles in one breath would make a wish come true became popular later.