Why we blow out birthday candles: The surprisingly old tradition
The birthday candle tradition has transformed over the centuries, originating from ancient Greek rituals to 18th-century German customs. At Kinderfest, candles adorned cakes to symbolize age and good fortune, with extinguished flames tied to making wishes. As migration and popular culture took hold in the 19th century, this heartfelt practice spread worldwide, maintaining its significance as a…
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