The earliest birthday parties were held because people believed evil spirits were particuarly attracted to people on their birthdays.
At first it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have a birthday celebration. To protect them from harm, friends and family would to come be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes.
Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. As time went by, children became included in birthday celebrations. The tradition of children's birthday parties first started in Germany, Kinderfeste.
The largest private birthday party to ever happen was in 1970 for Colonel Harlan Sanders' 89th birthday. The event was attended by over 35,000 people.
At first it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have a birthday celebration. To protect them from harm, friends and family would to come be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes.
Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. As time went by, children became included in birthday celebrations. The tradition of children's birthday parties first started in Germany, Kinderfeste.
The largest private birthday party to ever happen was in 1970 for Colonel Harlan Sanders' 89th birthday. The event was attended by over 35,000 people.
2 comments:
This toppic is very interesting because it is something that I never thought before... I love my birthday because people try to make me feel happy and I always enjoy that day surrounded by my friends and family... it is wonderful too because I can see some friends that are imporant for me but I don´see everyday...
Daniel, I had never thought about this celebration's origin either!! Where did you find this info ? (Remember to include SOURCE, always, whenever you copy something). Now, I wonder how important YOUR BIRTHDAY is for YOU. Feel like talking about yourself a bit??? Thx, just great=). By the way, click on EDIT POST and you can add new things in your published post.
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