What is the nickname of ancient birthdays?

In ancient times, the elegant names of birthdays included birthdays, birthdays, birthdays and so on. In ancient China, birthdays were birthdays and birthdays, and the birthdays of the elderly were called Shoubirthday. In ancient times, boys had to hang a bow on the left side of the door, so men's birthdays were also called "hanging arc day" and "hanging arc day". There was no custom of birthdays and birthdays before the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

"Poem Xiaoya E" contains: "I was born for my parents." On your birthday, if you miss the hardships of your parents' birth and care, you can't celebrate happily.

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In Greek culture, Greeks believe that everyone is protected by elves. Elves have been waiting on people since they were born and have taken care of them all their lives. This elf has a mysterious relationship with a god, and the person the elf cares for was born on the birthday of this god. The Romans felt the same way. This concept has been handed down and can still be seen in the beliefs about the patron saint, fairy mother and patron saint.

The custom of lighting candles on cakes originated from the Greeks. The Greeks lit small candles on a honey cake like a full moon and put them on the altar of the Temple of themis to worship the moon god. According to traditional folk beliefs, candles lit on birthdays have magical power and can make wishes come true.

Since humans began to set up altars to worship the gods, lighting small candles or making a fire for sacrifice has a mysterious and special significance. Lighting birthday candles is a tribute to the children who celebrate their birthdays and can bring good luck to them. Congratulations and blessings are both indispensable links. This custom comes from magic. Birthday wishes can bring good luck or bad luck. Because people are closer to the devil on their birthdays.