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Birthday Celebrations Around The World

"Fond birthday celebrations and customs, traditions from childhood memories."

My American Birthday Traditions

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My favorite things at birthday celebrations growing up were ice cream, fruit punch, and homemade cake with sugar-icing flowers (well ... gifts, too :)

There was often a dozen schoolmates in funny hats, or wearing blindfolds and playing "pin the tail on the donkey." If the weather was nice, we played water-balloon toss, or had a sack race. And when we were older, we played records and danced. Back then it was okay for girls to dance with girls :)

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The dining room was decorated with balloons and flowers for the birthday party. Gaily wrapped presents sat waiting to be torn open as soon as the cake and ice cream were finished. And so no one left empty-handed, there were always party favors, small toys and gifts for friends to take home.

These are the birthday memories of my American childhood ... a special day for sweets, games, gifts, and grinning friends on their best behavior!

American Birthday Party

Growing up, our American family lived for many years in both Japan and Germany. It seems remarkable now that we knew so little of the birthday traditions of our Japanese and German neighbors.

I imagined that the exotic scents and sounds of the Orient concealed mysterious, even mystical birthday customs. And that the savory foods and vibrant music of the Germans guaranteed an energetic, toe-tapping celebration by party-goers.

But I am only guessing, having never been a guest at a traditional Japanese or German birthday party!

So I (and our readers) look forward to hearing your real stories of birthday celebrations from your corner of the world :)

- Josie, Editor


Do You Have A Birthday Tradition
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What vivid sights, sounds, and smells do you remember about your own birthdays growing up? Did your family observe special ceremonies passed down through generations?

Even if you now live in America, Europe, or another country new to your family, are there precious birthday traditions brought with you from your ancestral home?

What did you most look forward to on your birthdays? Was it ...

  • Special foods, treats, once-a-year delicacies?
  • Games, competitions, feats of skill, reaching of milestones?
  • Cultural ceremonies for reaching certain ages?
  • Camaraderie, friendship, renewal of family ties?
  • Music, songs, prayers?
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Birthday Celebrations and Traditions
Around The World

Countries

Australia
Australian Birthday Tradition Stories
Canada
Canadian Birthday Tradition Stories
China
Chinese Birthday Tradition Stories
Egypt
Egyptian Birthday Tradition Stories
England
English Birthday Tradition Stories
France
French Birthday Tradition Stories
German
German Birthday Tradition Stories
India
Indian Birthday Tradition Stories
Ireland
Irish Birthday Tradition Stories
Japan
Japanese Birthday Tradition Stories
Mexico
Mexican Birthday Tradition Stories
Russia
Russian Birthday Tradition Stories
Scotland
Scottish Birthday Tradition Stories
U.S.A.
American Birthday Tradition Stories
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International Birthday Tradition Stories

 

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Africa
African Birthday Tradition Stories
Asia
Asian Birthday Tradition Stories
Europe
European Birthday Tradition Stories
Middle East
Middle Eastern Birthday Tradition Stories
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America

Central & South American Birthday Tradition Stories

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