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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Why do we celebrate birthdays?
Nov 3, 2023
Explore birthday traditions around the world and learn why birthdays fall on different days each year. Delve into the curiosities of leap years and the origin of birthday cakes and candles. Discover unique birthday traditions from listeners and more!
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- Birthday celebrations vary across cultures and households, from special meals to scavenger hunts for presents.
- The practice of celebrating birthdays started with wealthy families and became more accessible over time.
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Why do people have birthdays?
Birthdays are celebrated to mark the anniversary of a person's birth. It is a way to recognize the passing of time and to celebrate a year of learning and growing. Birthday traditions vary across cultures and households, from having special meals to going on scavenger hunts for presents. The expectation of birthday parties and celebrations for children started in Germany in the 1800s and spread to the United States. Celebrations have evolved from formal family parties to more child-focused gatherings.
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