Why Do People Around the World Celebrate Birthdays?

People celebrate birthdays because they like to mark special days. It’s a way for friends, family, and even strangers to show how much they care about the person having the birthday. You can think of it like giving someone a big hug on their special day, but with cake and presents!

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When your friend turns 8, she gets a cake with 8 candles, one for each year of her life!
You light up 7 candles on a cake because it's your friend’s birthday and they're now 7 years old.
On her 10th birthday party, your sister ate cake and received lots of presents from family.

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