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The birthday cake has been an integral part of the
birthday celebrations in Western cultures since
the middle of the 19th century. Certain rituals
and traditions, such as singing of birthday songs,
associated with birthday cakes are common to many
Western cultures. The Western tradition of adding
lit candles to the top of a birthday cake originates
in 18th century Germany. However, the intertwining
of cakes and birthday celebrations stretch back
to the Ancient Romans. The development of the birthday
cake has followed the development of culinary and
confectionery advancement. As this technology improved,
decorations gained importance and the appearance
of birthday cakes became as important as its taste.
While throughout most of Western history, these
elaborate cakes in general were the privilege of
the wealthy, birthday cakes are nowadays common
to most Western birthday celebrations. Around the
world many variations on the birthday cake, or rather
the birthday pastry or sweets, exist... |
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