Birthday traditions around the
world!
Birthday traditions that we know of is usually ordering a fancy cake, inviting friends and family, decorating the room with balloons and glitter and having a fancy meal at a fancy place. This is what appeals to most of us, right? But there are some birthday traditional around the world which are really puzzling and exciting to know about. These are some birthday traditions which are followed in a few countries
Canada – Nose greasing
Canadians spread butter not only on the bread but also on the celebrant. Why? Why not! They do it, as a greasy nose makes it difficult for bad luck to stick onto them. This tradition is usually done as a surprise. And so the birthday baby can be surprised with it anytime and anywhere during the day!
Sweden – Princess cake
‘Princess Cake’ is a traditional layered sponge cake with, whipped cream, raspberry jam and vanilla custard. It is covered with a layer of marzipan (a paste made using almond and sugar) and is topped of with powdered sugar. This is a common cake that is usually made for a Swedish birthday.
Australia – Fairy bread
Australians celebrate birthdays using an unbeatable combo of ‘Hundreds and Thousands’ (tiny sugar beads in different colours like sprinkles), butter and bread. This is famously known as the ‘Fairy Bread’. It is typically cut into triangular shapes and may also be served as a popular snack at other parties. This makes the children completely sugar high!
Russia – Personalised pie
It’s Russia! It’s pie time! The pies can be sweet or savoury, circular or square, depending on the fancy taste of the birthday baby. Don’t wait until your birthday to try out this spectacular type of pie!
Brazil - Brigadeiros
The Brazilian birthdays are celebrated with some lip-smacking Brigadeiros. It is a very popular candy made with sweet condensed milk, Brazilian chocolate and is rolled into bite sized balls. The sweet balls are usually garnished with chocolate sprinkles! Yum!
Denmark – Kagemand/Kagekone
In Denmark, birthdays are celebrated with Kagemand/Kagekone. Made of soft yeast dough, decorated with frosting, gummies, brown sugar and much more elements that are fun! It’s baked into the shape of a boy or a girl. When it’s time to cut the cake, the first part to be cut off is the head!
South Korea – Seaweed soup
Seaweed soup is served as breakfast during birthdays for the Koreans. It’s usually taken by mothers after childbirth as it is rich in nutrients and vitamins.
Netherlands – Vlaai
Vlaai is a pie or a tart, eaten in special events such as birthdays in Netherlands. Much like the Russians. But Vlaai is filled with fruits such as plums, berries, cherry and apricot.
Mexico – Tres leches
In Mexico, piñatas a popular birthday tradition. It is usually shaped like animals and filled with candies, toys or coins. Tres Leches is a layered sponge cake, soaked in three types of milk – evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream. Some of these are topped with fruits.
Peru – Torta de chocolate
Torta de chocolate is one of the most common cakes served at Peruvian birthdays. It’s chocolate cake, but in addition it has a layer of crusty bread filled with raisins. Usually only one candle is placed on the cake, irrespective of the age!
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