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Across the globe, people celebrate birthdays with cakes decorated with candles. But have you ever wondered why? The tradition of birthday cakes dates back to ancient times. The Greeks are credited ...

What began as a sacred ritual has become one of the world’s most widespread party traditions. From moonlit offerings in Greece to protective spells in medieval Europe, birthday candles once carried ...