Traditions
In which country are birthday parties celebrated by having a piñata filled with candy, where people take turns hitting the piñata until it breaks open spilling all the candy.
Mexico
Birthdays didn’t begin until what were created.
Calendars; Early civilizations had no way to keep track of time other than by using the moon, sun, or some other important event. This made it difficult for them to pay attention to the anniversary of a person’s birth.
What is the most popular birth month in the world?
August
What is the most popular song in the English language?
"Happy Birthday To You" is the most popular song in the English language.
George Washington; born FEBRUARY 22, 1732
In England, at what age is a house key given to symbolize that they have reached adulthood and can come and go as they please. This is also a tradition in other countries like Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa.
21
Who were the contemporary birthday cakes invented by?
German Bakers; Kinderfeste, which came out of late 18th century Germany, is the closest prerequisite to the contemporary birthday party. This celebration was held for German children, or “kinder,” and involved both birthday cake and candles. Kids got one candle for each year they’d been alive, plus another to symbolize the hope of living for at least one more year.
Feburary
What is the most celebrated date of birth in the world?
Christmas Day
This well-known pioneer invented the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the light bulb.
Thomas Edison; Born FEBRUARY 11, 1846
In what country does is birthday boy or girl is given the first piece of cake that they give it to the most important person in their lives. For kids, that’s usually the mom or dad.
Brazil
Which ancient civilization did birthdays originate with?
Ancient Egyptians; Scholars who study the Bible say that the earliest mention of a birthday was around 3,000 B.C.E. and was in reference to a Pharaoh’s birthday. But further study implies that this was not their birth into the world, but their “birth” as a god.
Which day of the week has the least birthdays?
The day of the week with the least birthdays is Sunday.
What is it called when your age and date of birth are the same?
Golden Birthday
TV and movie actress, played Rachel in "Friends"
Jennifer Aniston, born February 11, 1969
A messy tradition, Jamaicans will throw what at you on your birthday in what they call antiquing.
Flour
What did the first birthday candles symbolize?
The first candles were placed in birthday cakes as a way of honoring the Greek goddess of worship.
In the U.S., what day are more people born than any other day?
October 5
What is the average number of people celebrating a birthday today?
15 million
One of greatest players in NBA history
Michael Jordan; born February 17, 1963
It turns out, cake isn’t as common a birthday food as you may have thought. What food do people in Australia celebrate their birthdays with?
Fairy bread; a type of sweet bread that’s slathered in butter and sprinkles.
Which ancient civilization were the first to celebrate birthdays for the common man?
Ancient Romans were the first civilization to celebrate birthdays for non-religious figures.
How many seconds have passed since your last birthday?
31,536,000
Who holds the most expensive birth certificate, selling for $84,146?
Paul McCartney
Co-founder of Apple Computer
Steve Jobs; born February 24, 1955