Funny
birthday cakes.
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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