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A birthday
is a day or anniversary where a person
celebrates his or her date of birth. A person's birthday is usually recorded
according to the time zone of the place of birth. Birthdays are celebrated in
numerous cultures, often with a gift, party or rite of passage.
In many portions of the world an individual's
birthday is celebrated by a party where a specially made cake, usually
decorated with lettering and the person's age, is presented. The cake is
traditionally studded with the same number of lit candles as the age of the
individual. The celebrated individual makes a silent a wish and attempts to
blow out the candles in one breath; if successful, it means the wish will be
granted. In many cultures, the wish must be kept secret or it won't "come
true". Presents are bestowed on the individual by the guests appropriate to
his/her age. Other birthday activities include entertainment usually by a
hired professional, i.e. a clown, magician or musician, and a special toast or
speech by the birthday celebrant.
Cultural conventions
Many cultures have one or more coming of age birthdays:
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Jewish boys become bar mitzvah on their 13th
birthday. Jewish girls become bat mitzvah on their 12th birthday, or sometimes
on their 13th birthday in Reform and Conservative Judaism. This marks the
transition where they become obligated in commandments of which they were
previously exempted and are counted as part of the community.
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In Africa, families often mark a girl's 16th
birthday with a Sweet sixteen (birthday) celebration.
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In some Hispanic-American countries the
quinceañera celebration traditionally marks a girl's 15th birthday.
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In India, Hindus have the 12th or 13th birthday
replaced with a grand "thread ceremony." The child takes a blessed thread and
wears it, symbolizing his coming of age. This is called the Upanayana. This
ceremony is practiced amongst boys in the Hindu Brahmin culture.
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In the Philippines, girls on their 18th birthday
or boys on their 21st birthday celebrate a debut.
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In some Asian countries that follow the Zodiac
calendar, there is a tradition of celebrating the 60th birthday.
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In Japan there is a Coming of Age Day, for all
of those who have turned 20.
The birthdays of historically significant
people, like national heroes or founders, are often commemorated by an
official holiday.
Birthday SMS
Birthdays are times to wish you a wonderful year ahead
A birthday is a
day of celebration with favorite people around
Birthdays are
getaways between old years and new
A Birthday is
always close to the heart
Birthdays are the
days when we have a new Birth
Birthdays are
feathers in the broad wing on time
Birthdays are
occasions to thank God for all the treasures
Birthdays are
days that add a special touch of sunshine
Birthdays are
about living life fully
Birthdays bring a
radiant smile on the face
Birthdays are
times to treat you with something special
A Birthday is a
day to wish your loved ones happiness
A Birthday is a
journey of many learning
Birthdays tell us
to believe in ourselves
Birthdays are
times to please yourself in ways that you like
Birthdays bring
fond wishes of the dear ones
Birthdays are
days to dream of your dear dreams
Birthdays are
golden moments to enjoy
Birthdays are a
reflection of happy times together
Birthdays are
times to wish for a treasure of happiness
Birthdays are to
be cherished as lovely memories
Each birthday
makes us wiser
Birthdays are
promises to look forward to a great future
Birthdays mark
our wisdom gained
Birthdays bring
hopes for merry and happy days ahead
Birthdays are the
greatest treasures of life
Birthdays are
chances to let dreams take shape
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