When talking about birthday celebrations, many people will thik of eating birthday cakes and blowing out candles on them. However, some countries still have their own special ways to celebrate birthdays.
In China, many people still eat very long noodles for their birthday. In some places, people also eat eggs on their birthday.
In Nepal, parents want their children to have good luck. They usually mix rice, yoghurt and color together.
In Brazil, the birthday child is likely to experience some lovely traditions such as getting beautiful candies shaped like fruit and vegetables.
In Germany, a single man who is celebrating his 30th birthday is given a broom(扫帝).He uses it to sweep the steps(台阶) of a church or city hall. This is supposed to carry on until the birthday man is kissed by a kind woman. The meaning behind the tradition is to show his housework skills.
There are many other special birthday celebrations around the world.
Whether it's making a cake or throwing stones,every tradition is a way to express people's love and remind the birthday people that they are valued!
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A. While he's sweeping the steps, his friends are throwing broken stones onto the steps. B. They never cut up the noodles because they are a symbol of long life. C. He's expected to sweep away bad luck. D. This traditional way is quite popular in many western countries. E. And then they put the mixture on the head of the birthday child. F. All these traditions are about more than having fun. G. They also hold birthday parties to celebrate. |
