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Why do you want to rob your first birthday?

It is a custom in some areas to grab the first birthday, mostly from the north. The implication is that children are expected to have a smooth life and be safe and healthy. "Birthday snatching" is also called "disturbing the week". According to traditional folk customs, children's first birthday is usually advanced in the same month and the date remains unchanged. It is called "long expectation", which means that babies will grow up quickly and healthily.

Why do you want to rob your first birthday?

Birthday refers to the day when a person was born, and also refers to the anniversary of his birth. Traditionally, China people calculate their birthdays according to the lunar calendar, and their children's first birthday is called "one year old", which is almost the most important birthday and has various customs.

Old people's birthdays are called birthdays, and people over 50 can also be called birthdays. In the tradition of China, longevity noodles and eggs are eaten on birthdays.