Nowadays surprise
birthday party is so common for us that we even pay no
attention why we perform all these rituals such as preparing birthday cakes,
presenting different gifts and just singing special songs. All these
things were significant for our predecessors, and now we just repeat
them even not realizing why.
Nobody can tell what country is the origin of birthday party
history.
Some tells it is German, the others Rome, Egypt or France. The same
thing is concerning the time of establishing of such a tradition. But
still the most part of our world celebrates the kids and adult birthday
party, play special games, though we live so far away from
each other.
Of course, our traditions differ, but still their aims are the same.
Presenting something new to a guest of honor, fulfill her dream and
just create a real birthday party.
In accordance with birthday party history, one of the most important
goals of such festivals was the believe that all these wishes, songs
and presents avert evil spirits. Special conjurations, movements during
the dances, rituals (which now can be just called birthday party games)
and presents. All these had to help a person to live the other year
happily. Be wealthy and healthy, energetic and just enjoy her life. So,
it is not very good if you let such evil spirits to capture your soul,
so try to avoid bad mood in this day. Don't you believe in all these
stuff? Who cares! Traditions are not just usual things. By the way, it
is only one day in a year, so why not spend it in accordance with all
the recommendations and just have a good mood?
Moreover, you should notice that at the beginning only the birthdays of
nobles were celebrated. So, different queens, kings, emperors were
glorified on their important days and supposed to live a long life.
But what can we say about such things in birthday party history as
concealing of somebody's name and date of birthday? The priests change
their names and it is considered that in such a way they start a new
life. But it should be noticed that it also protects them from
evil
spirits, who can't "find" them real without such an important data.
The other thing is different notable birthdays, such as 18th years
birthday or 50th
years birthday. Why are they considered to be so
important? Of course, they symbolize a new stage in our lives and in
some countries indicates the significant changes in the person's social
life such as voting, certain drug use (e.g. alcohol, tobacco),
eligibility for military draft, etc. But probably there
is another explanation?!
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