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Celebrating birthdays became popular almost universally because birthdays give people a reason to gather in friendly groups, share food, and enjoy kinship. Birthday traditions are quite similar in some countries today, but not everyone celebrates in the same way. There are numerous traditions surrounding birthdays. Family history, culture, language and economic status are all details that affect the way a person observes the anniversary of their birth.
Is there anything that a child loves more than the celebration of his or her own birthday? Children look forward to Halloween, bubbling about “what they will be”. They talk about Christmas and Santa bringing gifts. But a birthday is a holiday that belongs only to that one child, a day to feel special, a day in which that child is the center of attention.
Balloons and streamers are a must for the children's party in America. Lots of friends and family are invited. The birthday person can choose to do whatever they like. Swimming, bowling, park activities, and camping trips are just some of the options. Fun games keep the party hopping as well! These games may include musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, bingo, and trivia questions. The majority of American children celebrate birthdays with a cake topped with lighted candles. Most families use the candles to represent how old a person is turning. When the cake is set before the guest of honor, he or she is supposed to make a wish, without telling anyone what it is. Everyone sings the "Happy Birthday" song, and at the end of the song, the birthday child blows out the candles. If all the candles go out with one breath, it is believed that the wish will come true! The “Happy Birthday” song is a common greeting used on birthdays, along with greeting cards and verbal greetings with messages such as "I wish you a Happy Birthday" or "Happy Birthday."
In some parts of South America and Central America, birthdays are celebrated with a piñata. The Piñata is a paper mache