A birthday cake had lit candles around it, with each candle representing a year of the celebrant’s life. The celebrant blows out the candles before the cake is eaten. Unlike the Germans, the Swiss did ...

Following the star’s disco-themed 33rd birthday bash, her fiancé, Benny Blanco, shared an Instagram Story of a sweet gift ...

The Germans also celebrated with birthday candles during Kinderfest, a birthday celebration for children in the 1700s. A single birthday candle was lit and placed on the cake to symbolize the ...