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Birthday Trivia

In America, there was once a tradition where the child was spanked gently; once for every year he had lived and once for good luck. A child of eight would be spanked nine times. In Ireland, the birthday child was lifted by his hands and feet and "bumped" on the floor, once for every year he has lived, and once for good luck.

In Denmark, a flag is flow outside the window when someone in the house is celebrating a birthday.

Korea has an interesting birthday tradition. When a child’s first birthday is celebrated it is dressed in special clothes. Guests gather for a huge feast and leave money for the child, whose future is foretold by the things he picks up.

In Russia, a birthday pie is served in lieu of a cake. A message is carved on the crust.

Traditionally, children in Japan celebrated their birthdays on January 1. Family and friends gathered around to protect them and that’s how birthday parties originated.

The actual day you were born only comes once every seven years. For instance, if you were born on Wednesday, your birthday will only fall on that day every seven years. The other six years, you are actually celebrating your birth date.

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