Birthday celebration

In which country don't celebrate every birthday?

• USA

• China

• Brazil

• Australia

Answer explanation

Normally Chinese people only celebrate special birthdays like 1st, 10th, 60th, 70th and 80th birthday. Another time to host a celebratory party is when a child turns one month old. The parents of the child host a red egg and ginger party. Many Chinese people slurp one long longevity noodle for prolonged existence and good luck.

Whose tradition is to softly hit child head on the floor?

• Brazil

• Australia

• Ireland

• Russia

Answer explanation

The great thing about Irish birthday custom is to express your Irish side on a fun and memorable occasion! One interesting Irish tradition is to bump the birthday child. An adult turns the child upside down and very softly bumps his head on the floor equals the age of the child.

Another interesting Irish tradition is to give the “key of the house” for those who come of age, usually 21.

Who eats “Fairy Bread” for their birthday?

• Australian

• Mexican

• Brazilian

• Vietnamese

Answer explanation

In Australia the children eat a dish called “Fairy Bread”. This is a popular snack and butter bread covered with tiny, sprinkles known as “hundreds and thousands”.

Who avoid bad luck with butter on nose?

• Germany

• Vietnam

• Russia

• Canada

Answer explanation

Canadian Birthday boys and girls are surprised when their noses are greased with butter to avoid bad luck.

In Canada they serve homemade birthday cakes decorated with colored sugar sprinkles. Between the layers of the cake a wrapped coin might be found! Whoever finds the coin is the first to get a turn at all the party games.

Where shave head on first birthday?

• Brazil

• Nepal

• Mexico

• USA

Answer explanation

In Nepal children have to shave their head on their first birthday. They are being held by a special fire. It is traditional to daub the forehead of the birthday-haver with coloured yoghurt.