I used to always wonder who made up the idea of birthdays and birthday parties. I loved them as a kid, but when I got older, all the sole attention embarrassed me. So, I wanted to find out who "invented" them so I could find him and kick his ass! (I'm sure it was a man..bday parties have been around so long, I'm sure a woman didn't have the balls to tell someone she invented something so brilliant--ouch!)So I did my research. A long time ago in Europe, people believed that evil spirits were attracted to people, but moreso on their birthdays (go figure). So, for protection, friends and family would gather with the birthday person to bring food, drinks and gifts, and spread laughter and good cheer, which would ultimately scare off the evil spirits (really..).
And those candles on the cake? Once upon a time, people prayed over the flames of an open fire so the smoke would carry their thoughts and requests up to the gods. Of course today, it is believed that if you blow out your candles with one breath, your wish would come true!
Wow.
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