Birthday Traditions
People say "Make a wish!" right before the birthday person does this.
What is blow out the candles?
In countries like Mexico and Cuba these are broken open with a stick to spill out candy for children at parties.
What is a Piñata?
This British author grew her success from the popular adolescent magic book series known as Harry potter.
Who is J.k Rowling?
This person doesn't like sugar in their tea because they are "sweet enough"
Who is Martha?
The number of birthdays you celebrate when you become a centenarian.
What is 100?
The day that you turn the same age as your birthday.
Ex: if you’re born on the 8th and you are turning 8 years old.
What is your "Golden Birthday"?
How you say "Happy Birthday" in Spanish.
What is "Feliz Cumpleanos?"
The Catcher in the Rye was written by this American author.
Who is J. D. Salinger?
This person is good with anything to do with music, dance, or playing the drums. Some people may say he has dancing feet.
Who is Abdul?
1 dog year is equal to this amount of human years.
What is 7?
The number of these on the cake represent the number of years to be celebrated.
What are candles?
A tradition in Canada of ambushing the birthday person and smearing __________ on his or her nose for good luck.
What is cake?
This sacred book is the foundation for those of the Christian faith
What is The Bible?
This person is named after a famous Swedish actress
Who is Ingrid?
The Hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girl's coming of age.
What is a Quinceañera?
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.
What is the birthday cake?
In England, on your 100th birthday you receive a special message from The Queen
What is a telegram?
This tragic love story known as Romeo and Juliet was between two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This Manitoba native has become our personal pastry chef
Who is Jolene?
In this country when you’re born you come out as the age of 1 years old.
What is Korea?
This song was written in 1893 by two sisters from Louisville, KY and it is one of the most well-known songs all over the world.
What is "Happy Birthday to You"?
In Both Brazil ad Jamaica, what is thrown at the birthday person?
What is flour?
This author write a story about an orphan named Oliver Twist who was born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker
Who is Charles dickens?
This person can sing but has not had a chance to sing in the concert yet
Who is Patrick?
On average how many people do you share your birthday with?
What is 15 million?