By the Numbers
In the olden days who was the only person in the realm who was allowed to celebrate his/her birthday?
Kings/Queens
Which month celebrates the most birthdays?
August
What does a single birthday candle on a cake represent?
First bday
How old would Jesus be this year if he was alive?
2020 years
Who's birthday is celebrated on December 25th?
Jesus
How much money in royalties does the song "Happy Birthday" make each year?
Approximately $2 Million
Which month celebrates the fewest birthdays?
February
What is the average size of a birthday cake?
2 layers w/frosting
Name one of the three gifts Jesus received at his birth.
Gold; Myrth, or Frankincense
Which month is Ms. Telbis' birthday?
October
What are the average number of birthday cards received by people each year?
Average # is 7
Which day of the week has the fewest birthdays?
Sunday
What was the most money ever spent on a birthday party?
$27 million dollars for the Sulton of Brunei 1996
When did giving birthday gifts first begin?
Roman era or 2000 years ago
Abraham Lincoln's birthday is celebrated in which month?
February
On average how much money is spent on birthdays in the entire USA each year?
$2 Billion annually
Which day of the week has the most birthdays?
Tuesday
What is the birthday "paradox"?
When 60 or more people are in one space at least 2 people will share the exact same birthday
When did the tradition of a "birthday cake" first begin?
1820 in Germany
George Washington's birthday is celebrated in which month?
January
On average how many birthdays are celebrated everyday in the world?
15 Million each day
Which country in Europe started the tradition of celebrating birthdays for children?
Germany
What is the weight of the largest birthday cake ever created?
129,000 lbs
True or False: You may receive a birthday card from the President of the United States if you are at least 80 years of age?
True, you need to write in a request six weeks prior
What day of the year do we celebrate the USA's birthday?
4th of July