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Happy birthday in English is Happy birthday, and birthday refers to the day a person is born.Generally, in China, the birthday of the elderly is more important, and every year’s birthday is a family gathering, so the birthday in China can be regarded as a family holiday.
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In China, only children and elders usually have birthdays. But because of cultural exchanges, many Chinese people’s views on birthdays have become westernized. On your birthday, you will celebrate with friends and family, Eat birthday cake, and you will receive birthday gifts and wishes.
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The custom of lighting candles on cakes originated from the Greeks. The Greeks lit a small candle on a round moon like honey cake, and then placed it on the altar of Artemis to worship the moon god. According to traditional folk beliefs, candles lit on birthdays have magical powers and can make wishes come true. Since human beings began to set up altars to worship gods, lighting small candles or lighting sacrifices has a mysterious special meaning. Lighting a birthday candle is a tribute to the birthday child, which can bring good luck to the child. Congratulations and blessings are indispensable. This custom comes from magic. Birthday greetings can bring good luck or bad luck. Because people are closer to demons on their birthdays.
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Different countries and cultural traditions have different definitions. Therefore, oriental and western people often have differences in explaining birthdays. This is one of the remarkable features brought about by cultural differences. The birthday calendar is defined by the lunar calendar, which is the lunar calendar.