On the contrary, a birthday signifies your beginning and the joy of life. Every human on earth has been given a chance to fulfill their own unique mission. A birthday is an important and momentous occasion not be be understated. It is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks.

Why do we celebrate birthdays with cake?

The Greeks would make round cakes to honor Artemis, the goddess of the moon. The lit candles on the cake represented the glow of the moon, and the smoke from the candles carried their prayers and wishes to the Gods who lived in the skies.

Who was the first person to celebrate a birthday?

The Greeks most likely took the idea of birthday celebration from the Egyptians, since just like the celebration of the pharaohs as “gods,” the Greeks were celebrating their gods and goddesses. 3. Ancient Romans were the first to celebrate birthdays for the common man (but just the men).

Which birthdays are milestones?
Here are some answers to planning the perfect milestone birthday party. A: Milestone birthdays that are most commonly celebrated are Sweet 16, 21, 30, 40, 50 and 60. For some reason, after 60, it starts going in 5's...like 65, 70, 75 so on and so forth.

When did they start putting candles on birthday cakes?
The round cakes represented the moon, with candles adding light. Cakes specifically for birthdays (rather than weddings) originated in 15th century Germa layer cakes were especially popular for first birthdays. In the 18th century children's birthday parties called Kinderfesten became popular.

Do your birthday wishes come true?
Their belief that smoke from the candles carried prayers to the gods may have been the origin of making wishes when we blow out the candles on our birthday cakes. ... However, whether a wish comes true or not doesn't have anything to do with birthday candles, shooting stars, or eyelashes. Sometimes it's just chance.

What religion do you not celebrate your birthday?
While almost all Christians accept the practice today, Jehovah's Witnesses and some Sacred Name groups refrain from celebrating birthdays due to the custom's pagan origins, its connections to magic and superstitions.

What is the birthday bumps?
"The bumps", or "the dumps" in Scotland, a birthday torment common in countries such as the UK, Ireland, Canada, and India, involves the friends and family of the person whose birthday it is taking him or her by the arms and legs, and "bumping" him/her up into the air and down onto the floor.