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What is the origin of making a wish when you cut your birthday cake?
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∙ 14y ago
It appears to be related to the Greek goddess Artemis, whose birthday was celebrated with moon-shaped honey cakes topped with candles.
One possible reason is because the ancient Greeks used to take cakes (round to represent the full moon) to the temple of their goddess of the moon, Artemis. The Greeks are said to have placed candles on the cake to make it look as if it was glowing like the moon
Another explanation is the birthday cake started in Germany. Geburtstagorten was a type of cake that is said to have been used to celebrate birthdays.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe concept of birthday cakes date back to ancient roman times, but then only brought out for special birthdays and weddings. In the 15th century German bakers came up with the concept of an annual bithday cake in addition to the usual wedding cake.
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∙ 14y agoIn the U.S., and perhaps in Britain, one makes a wish immediately before blowing out the candles on one's own birthday cake. If one blows out all the candles with one breath, the wish supposedly will come true. The wish is connected with blowing out the candles, not with cutting the cake.
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∙ 10y agoIt is believed that the Greeks started the tradition of putting candles on birthday cakes. Greeks used to put candles on birthday cakes so that they would glow like the moon.
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∙ 11y agoThe south
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What do most men wish for when blowing out the candles on their birthday cake?
They wish the candles were blowing them.
What do people like to wish on?
Birthday cake, falling star
What thing do people like to wish on?
Birthday cake, falling star
Why do you blow out candles on a birthday cake?
You blow out candles on a birthday cake because, before you blow them out, you make a wish, and if you blow them all out in one try, your wish comes true. I've had experience! That, plus it is easier to cut the cake if the candles are not burning.
How would Yoda wish a happy birthday young Jedi?
Joy I see, happiness, laughter and cake... a happy birthday you will have.
How can you create a wish?
Blow all the candles out on your birthday cake in one go and you can make a wish....but don't tell anyone or it won't come true!
Where did the tradition of a birthday wish come from?
It is said that the customer, tradition of a birthday wish was started by the earl Greeks who used to place candles on the cake that they offered to Artemis - the Goddess of Moon.
Who brought cutting the birthday cake culture?
Usually it is the birthday person, or a close friend / family (if the person cannot or does not wish to cut the cake himself or herself).
How can you wish your crush a happy birthday without making it obvious that you like her?
Give her a funny birthday card.
What would you wish for your birthday?
* Breakfast in bed * Chocolate ice cream cake * Shopping spree * Have my book published
A square birthday cake measures 12 inches by 12 inches and is 6 inches high Three children wish to share the cake equally But simply dividing the cake into three pieces isn't good enough the cake?
the kids will get 7000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 peices of cake
What do men wish for when blowing out candles on a birthday cake?
Most men are wishing their significant other were doing to them what they're doing to the candles.
