Saturday, September 24, 2011

Ritual: Birthday Candles

No birthday is complete without a birthday cake.  And no birthday cake is complete without birthday candles.  Not only do birthday candles represent the age of the person, but they they are also an opportunity for that person to make a wish for their upcoming year.  Blowing out birthday candles has become a ritual that adults and children alike take part in.  While most adult cakes may not have the corresponding number of candles with their age, they still have an opportunity to make a wish and blow out the candles.  Having a birthday cake with candles lit has become has become an important part of celebrating one's birthday.

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