Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Birthday Traditions From Around The World Pt 1

There are numerous traditions surrounding birthdays, some of which are described below. You may recognize some of the customs, while others will be very unfamiliar. There may also be special traditions in your family or a friend's family that do not appear below. Family history, culture, language and economic status are all details that affect the way a person observes the anniversary of their birth. Two of the most significant factors throughout history, however, have been geographic location and spiritual beliefs. The following customs have been divided according to these two categories.Some traditions are quite similar in many parts of the world; birthday candles which carry wishes up to God, birthday games which gauge how much more a child can do versus last year, and birthday pinches or taps which ensure good luck for the coming year. Some traditions are more specific to certain countries.

Africa - In many African cultures, the day a child is born is not observed as a special day. Instead, when African children reach a certain age, they are initiated into the community. This allows them to learn about the laws of their culture and participate in ancient rituals. Coming-of-age initiations are commonly done in groups rather than with individual children.Each year, Asante people in Ghana celebrate krada (meaning Soul Day) on the day of the week that they were born. This observance involves a cleansing ritual intended to purify the inner soul. On a person's krada, he or she wakes up early and washes using a special leaf soaked overnight in water. An afternoon feast with family and friends is held in the person?s honor, and the celebrant usually dresses in clothing with a white background.

Argentina - Dance the waltz at 15. When girls turn 15 they have a huge party and dance the waltz with their father and other boys. Children in Argentina receive pulls on the earlobe for their birthday. Traditionally, they get one pull for each year of their life.

Sparkling Wishes ! Wish him / her an outta world celebration.
Sparkling Wishes !
Wish him / her an outta world celebration.
[ Interactive ]


Birthday Celebration ! A beautiful, warm Birthday ecard for your friend/ sweetheart/ near and dear one.
Birthday Celebration !
A beautiful, warm Birthday ecard for your friend/ sweetheart/ near and dear one.
[ Flash ]


A Special Birthday Song ! An interactive ecard to jazz up your loved one's big day !
A Special Birthday Song !
An interactive ecard to jazz up your loved one's big day !
[ Interactive ]


Happy Birthday ! An elegant birthday wish.
Happy Birthday !
An elegant birthday wish.
[ Animated ]


Brazil - Pulls on the earlobe. The birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe for each year they have been alive. The birthday person also gives the first slice of cake to his/her most special friend or relative, usually mom or dad.

Canada - Greasing the nose with butter or margarine. In Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland) the birthday child is ambushed and their nose is greased for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch them. This tradition is reputed to be of Scottish decent. Birthday punches. In Quebec the birthday person receives a punch for each year they are alive and then one for good luck.

China - China, people believe that tigers protect children. Family members bring newborns special food and present them with gifts of clothing or toys decorated with tigers. When a Chinese girl or boy turns one year old, a variety of objects and toys are placed on the floor around the child. According to ancient beliefs, the object that the child chooses is a symbol foreshadowing the profession he or she will pursue in life. Noodles for Lunch. The birthday child pays respect to his/her parents and receives a gift of money. Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.

A Birthday Fulla 'Happies' ! A smiling Birthday wish for your loved one.
A Birthday Fulla 'Happies' !
A smiling Birthday wish for your loved one.
[ Flash ]


Phooh ! Phooh Too Many Candles... Take them off guard with this rib-tickler.
Phooh ! Phooh Too Many Candles...
Take them off guard with this rib-tickler.
[ Flash ]


Celebrating Our Happy Moments ! Wish your dear ones a Happy Birthday with this heartwarming ecard.
Celebrating Our Happy Moments !
Wish your dear ones a Happy Birthday with this heartwarming ecard.
[ Postcard ]


Gift Of Love ! A beautiful Birthday wish for your friends/ dear ones.
Gift Of Love !
A beautiful Birthday wish for your friends/ dear ones.
[ Animated ]



Source : http://www.aceprodj.com/birthday_traditions.htm









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