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The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe a long time ago. It was feared that evil spirits were
particularly attracted to people on their birthdays. 1 Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to keep
away from the evil spirits. This is how birthday parties began.
The following are some countries' birthday traditions:
Canada -Greasing the nose with butter. In Atlantic Canada, the birthday child's nose is greased for good
luck. China - 2 .The birthday child pays respect to his/her parents and receives a gift of money. Friends
and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.
England -Fortune telling cakes. Certain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it is being
prepared. 3
Italy-Pulling ears. The child's ears are pulled as many times as how old they are turning.
Japan-New clothes. The birthday child wears entirely new clothes mark the occasion.
New Zealand- 4 .After the birthday cake is lit, the happy birthday song is sung loudly and often out of
tune and then the birthday person receives a clap for each year they have been alive and then one for good
luck. The
United States-Cake, candles and song. 5
A. A cake is made, and candles are put on top based on how old the person is.
B. In China, on a child's second birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child.
C. If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich.
D. To protect them from harm, friends and family would come to stay with the birthday person and bring
good thoughts and wishes.
E. Noodles for lunch.
F. The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago.
G. Birthday claps.
