What is the origin of making a wish when you cut your birthday cake?

Answer 1

Well, darling, blowing out candles and making a wish on a birthday cake dates back to the ancient Greeks who believed that smoke carried their wishes to the gods. So, technically, when you blow out those candles, you're just participating in an ancient tradition of wish-making. Make a wish, blow out those candles, and hope for the best - that's the name of the game, honey!

Answer 2

It appears to be related to the Greek goddess Artemis, whose birthday was celebrated with moon-shaped honey cakes topped with candles.

One possible reason is because the ancient Greeks used to take cakes (round to represent the full moon) to the temple of their goddess of the moon, Artemis. The Greeks are said to have placed candles on the cake to make it look as if it was glowing like the moon

Another explanation is the birthday cake started in Germany. Geburtstagorten was a type of cake that is said to have been used to celebrate birthdays.

Answer 3

The concept of birthday cakes date back to ancient roman times, but then only brought out for special birthdays and weddings. In the 15th century German bakers came up with the concept of an annual bithday cake in addition to the usual wedding cake.

Answer 4

In the U.S., and perhaps in Britain, one makes a wish immediately before blowing out the candles on one's own birthday cake. If one blows out all the candles with one breath, the wish supposedly will come true. The wish is connected with blowing out the candles, not with cutting the cake.

Answer 5

It is believed that the Greeks started the tradition of putting candles on birthday cakes. Greeks used to put candles on birthday cakes so that they would glow like the moon.

Answer 6

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