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I don't understand why we celebrate birthdays.
Up. It is less than optimal for me to forget my wife's birthday. My mother just turned 68. That means she's 86. I keep telling her not to give her age in Centigrade, but she's got her own agenda.Poop-Loops said:By counting down the years until they die?
Birthdays are a way to mark the passing of time and celebrate the anniversary of a person's birth. It is a tradition that has been around for centuries and is seen as a way to honor and show appreciation for an individual's life.
The celebration of birthdays can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. However, the modern tradition of celebrating with cakes, candles, and gifts is believed to have originated in Germany in the 18th century.
The tradition of blowing out candles on a birthday cake is believed to have originated from the Greeks, who would make round cakes to honor the moon goddess Artemis. The lit candles symbolized the glow of the moon and were blown out as a sign of thanks and to make a wish.
Giving gifts on birthdays is a way to show love, appreciation, and thoughtfulness towards the individual celebrating their birthday. It is a gesture of kindness and a way to make the person feel special on their special day.
Some people may choose not to celebrate their birthdays for personal or cultural reasons. It could also be due to past negative experiences associated with their birthday. Each person has the right to decide how they want to celebrate or not celebrate their birthday.