Birthdays Around The World
Celebrating your birthday in this country, you can expect to be served a dish of miyeok-gook, seaweed soup. Tradition dictates that this healthy dish rich in iron and iodine is eaten on every birthday.
What is South Korea?
Rayna and Ann once showed down in an epic battle involving this squishy object
What is throw throw burrito?
He joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African American to play major league baseball since 1880.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This feathered character stars in a favorite series from Joey and Addie library trips.
Who is the Pigeon?
This is a classic Addie breakfast that she made for her kids and later, her grandson.
What are cottage cheese pancakes?
Turning this age is a big deal in Japan as it means you’ve officially reached adulthood. This is celebrated with a ritual called the Seijin Shiki, or ceremony of adulthood
What are Billiards, Table Tennis, Fusbol
The first of this German car arrived in the US
What is the VW Beetle?
This could possibly be the birthday girl's favorite "live performance" at a restaurant.
What is tableside tiramisu?
This type of sushi is commonly considered the easiest style to make at home.
What is inari?
As well as cake, singing, and presents, birthdays in this country are celebrated with a tradition of ear pulling. According to this tradition, known as “los tirones de oreja”, the birthday person receives one gentle tug on the earlobe for each year of their age.
What is Spain?
Comical, but dangerous to reenact now, this downhill activity was an almost every winter event
What is sledding/ tobogganing
This pilot flew the first plane to break the sound barrier
Who is Chuck Yeager?
What is zydeco?
Not a traditional Japanese food, but eaten by several Japanese people in our family, this pasta dish contains eggs, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
What is spaghetti carbonara?
The most popular birthday treat in this country is one called ‘fairy bread’. It is a white bread, slathered with butter, cut up in triangles, and covered with sprinkles
What is Australia?
What is backpacking?
This common kitchen appliance was invented
What is the microwave oven
This movie director created many classic films such as The Rear Window.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock?
This is a traditional side dish in many Asian cuisines that has been modernized for our families' taste buds.
What is hot dog fried rice?
In this country, superstitions dictate that it’s very bad luck to wish someone a happy birthday in advance. You can celebrate your birthday on the eve of your birthday, known as ‘Reinfeiern’ but don’t expect any well wishes until the clock strikes midnight.
What is Germany?
The birthday girl used to practice this sport at Schoebers.
What is racquetball?
These two countries gained their independence from Britain on August 15th
What are Pakistan and India?
To the envy of Dom Toretto, Addie used to drive this car
What is a 1964 Mustang?
This delicious dish was invented out of necessity in the internment camps.
What is weenie royale?