In certain pagan traditions, the celebration of a birthday takes on a unique significance. Rather than simply commemorating the passing of another year, pagans view birthdays as a time to honor and connect with the natural cycles of life. Pagan birthday wishes often center around themes of growth, gratitude, and alignment with the earth's energy. During a pagan birthday wish, individuals may express their appreciation for the lessons and experiences gained over the past year. They may reflect on the personal growth that has taken place and offer gratitude for the opportunities that have come their way. This acknowledgement of the past serves as a foundation for setting intentions for the year ahead.
Good Question: How Did Birthday Traditions Start?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- To children of all ages, a birthday is a reason to celebrate. But why? What are the reasons for many of our birthday celebrations?
• Why do we celebrate birthdays?
The idea of celebrating the date of your birth is a pagan tradition. In fact, many Christians didn't celebrate birthdays historically, because of that link to paganism.
Pagans thought that evil spirits lurked on days of major changes, like the day you turn a year older.
The ancient Greeks believed that each person had a spirit that attended his or her birth, and kept watch. That spirit "had a mystic relation with the God on whose birthday the individual was born," says the book The Lore of Birthdays.
• Why do we blow out candles on our birthday?
The candles were a response to the evil spirits. They showed up to communicate with the gods. A light, in the darkness.
The Germans are credited with starting the kids birthday tradition in the 1700s. They put candles on tortes for "kinderfeste," one for each year of life, along with some extras to signify upcoming years.
• Why do we sing "Happy Birthday To You?"
It's the most recognizable song in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, and it started as a song for schoolkids.
In 1893, two Kentucky schoolteachers, Patty and Mildred Hill wrote "Good Morning To All." The tune was published in a book for schoolteachers.
It's unclear who changed the words to "Happy Birthday To You," but in 1933, that song was in an Irving Berlin musical. One of the Hill's sisters sued, arguing that they held the copyright to the song. They won the case, and the courts have ruled that copyright still holds today.
In fact, some believe the song is under copyright until 2030. The owner of the copyright splits proceeds with the Hill's estate, reportedly $2 million a year.
• What's the most common birth date?
Oct. 5 is considered to be the most common birthday in the United States. The reason is pretty obvious: go back 9 months, and you'll find a conception date of New Year's Eve. May 22 is considered to be the least common birthday in the United States.
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How Did The Tradition of Birthdays Begin?
Have you ever wondered where the celebration of birthdays started? In the simplest of terms, it’s a time for friends and family to come together and celebrate you, the anniversary of your birth, and another year of your life under your belt.
But there’s so much more to it than that.
It’s been constantly evolving throughout, turning into what we know it to be today. This widely used tradition started somewhere and that’s what we are looking to uncover here today.
We’ve pieced together the hypotheses of several historians, making this one huge piece of our culture a little bit more comprehensible.
Here’s what we know:
This acknowledgement of the past serves as a foundation for setting intentions for the year ahead. Pagan birthday wishes often include a strong focus on nature and the seasons. Pagans may express their desire to be in harmony with the changing cycles of the earth, recognizing the interconnectedness of all living beings.
1. Birthdays didn’t begin until calendars were created.
Early civilizations had no way to keep track of time other than by using the moon, sun, or some other important event. This made it difficult for them to pay attention to the anniversary of a person’s birth.
As time went on, everyone realized that they all experienced the effects of aging, they just didn’t have a means to mark a special milestone for it.
It wasn’t until ancient people began taking note of the moon’s cycles that they began paying attention to the change in seasons as well. They also noticed this pattern repeated itself over and over again. They began marking these changes in time.
This is what bore the first calendars, which marked time changes and other special days. From this type of tracking system came the ability to celebrate birthdays and other significant events and anniversaries each year.
They may wish for deeper connection with the elements, such as the grounding energy of the earth, the cleansing power of water, the transformative qualities of fire, and the wisdom of the air. In addition to connecting with nature, pagans may also wish for spiritual growth and enlightenment on their birthday. They may set intentions to deepen their spiritual practice, cultivate inner peace, or explore new avenues of knowledge and understanding. This desire for personal and spiritual development is often at the heart of pagan birthday wishes. Ultimately, pagan birthday wishes serve as a reminder of the sacredness of life and the importance of aligning with the natural rhythms of the earth. They are a way to honor the passing of time and to set intentions for the future growth and enlightenment. By connecting with nature, expressing gratitude, and seeking spiritual alignment, pagans celebrate their birthdays in a way that is deeply meaningful and connected to the broader cycles of existence..
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