The occasion was mentioned by the ancient Egyptians, the Greeks added candles, and the ancient Romans brought birthdays to the common people.
CAKE
The first cakes were produced for children's birthdays and originated in Germany. The cakes were less sophisticated back than they are now. They were more like bread in texture and feel.
GREETING CARDS
Greeting cards may be originated from ancient Chinese, who sent messages of goodwill to mark the New Year, and to the early Egyptians, who sent congratulations on papyrus scrolls.
Mildred Hill and Dr. Patty Hill wrote the kindergarten song "Good Morning to You" in 1893. After the song became more popular, Patty Hill modified the lyrics to "Happy Birthday".
BIRTHDAY QUOTES
1-Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears. — John Lennon.
2-We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson
3-We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson
CANDLES
As per Greeks, the smoke from the candles is thought to carry the Goddess's wishes, which will be granted.
Golden birthday when your age and date of birth are the same.
INTERESTING BIRTHDAY FACTS
Birthdays are not Celebrated in Bhutan.
August is the overall most popular month for birthdays
The Germans were the first to celebrate children's birthdays, in the form of kinder Feste, or children's festivities.
In China, a newborn is regarded to be one year old.
A half-birthday is a day that occurs around six months before or after a person's birthday. People whose birthdays occur near important holidays may observe it.
People born on Leap Day (29th Feb) are called Leapers. Leapers celebrate their birthday on 28th Feb or 1st March.
A half-birthday is a day approximately six months before or after the anniversary of a person's birth.
जन्मदिन हर साल आने वाला वह लम्हा है जिसे हर कोई अपने अंदाज मे मानना चाहता है । जहां हर साल व्यक्ति उम्र की एक नई सीढ़ी चढ़ जाता है ।
Belated Happy Birthday Wishes
I hope your birthday was everything you wished for. This wish may be a little late, but it is genuine and everlasting. Happy birthday, albeit a little late!