Birthday Traditions
This tradition is thought to have started in Ancient Greece with the round shape representing the full moon and the candles to make the 'moon' glow.
Birthday Cake
In what country does buon compleanno mean happy birthday?
Italy
What is the most popular birthday month in the United States?
August
What is the last birthday someone will celebrate as a tween?
12
This PSR'er's birthday is on the same day (but not year) as the first successful human heart transplant, both in December
Tenisha
This song is the most popular song in America, which is rarely sung on TV because of licensing fees.
Happy Birthday to You
In what country did the practice of holding birthday parties for children begin?
Germany (in the 19th century)
To which U.S. president did Marilyn Monroe sing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President?”
John F. Kennedy
When someone's age matches their date of birth, they are celebrating what?
Their golden birthday
This PSR'er shares a birthday with their dad
Alex
When you are in a room with 23 people, there is a ___ chance that someone else in the room will share your birthday.
50/50
In what country are people not allowed to celebrate their birthdays on July 8th and December 17th?
North Korea
This is because Kim II-sung and Kim Jong-il died on these dates.
This is often filled with candy and children hit it until candy falls out.
pinanta
At what age can a person be called a centenarian?
100
This PSR dog gets a Burger King cheeseburger every year on their birthday. Not McDonald's, not Wendy's, always Burger King.
Bonus Treat: This one comes with a picture
Carolyn's Buddy!
In what culture were the first birthday cakes baked?
Ancient Rome
In this Asian country with the world's largest population, people eat noodles which represent wishes for a long life.
China
How much did the world's most expensive birthday cake cost?
$75 million and included 4000 diamonds
With the exception of leap years, how many hours pass between each of a person's birthday?
8760
This PSR'er was supposed to be born on July 4 and to be named Liberty
Chloe'
What is the most popular birthday cake flavor in the United States?
Chocolate
Which culture traditionally recognizes a person's birthday on the first day of the year (also known as Tet)?
Vietnam
How old was the world’s oldest person to have ever lived?
122
How many times do you say "Happy Birthday" when singing the birthday song?
4
This PSR dog shares a birthday with Jay-Z (bonus points if you name the dog)
Shannon's Alfie!!