Birthday Traditions Around the World

What do children in Argentina do on their birthday?

• Children in Argentina have quiet family dinners without any festivities.

• Children in Argentina receive gifts and go to the zoo.

• Children in Argentina celebrate with fireworks and parades.

• Children in Argentina celebrate their birthday with parties, cake, and piñatas.

How do children in China celebrate their birthdays?

• Children in China receive gifts from strangers on their birthdays.

• Children in China celebrate their birthdays with family gatherings, special meals, birthday cakes, and parties with friends.

• Children in China celebrate their birthdays with fireworks and parades.

• Children in China celebrate their birthdays by going to amusement parks alone.

What is special about the cake in Denmark?

• It is made exclusively with chocolate.

• Lagkage is a traditional layered cake often filled with cream, fruit, and jam.

• It is traditionally served cold with ice cream.

• It is a single-layer cake with no fillings.

What does finding a coin in the cake in England signify?

• A sign of bad luck for the year ahead.

• Good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.

• An indication of a family gathering soon.

• A warning of financial troubles to come.

What does a child in India wear to school on their birthday?

• Formal business suit

• Sports jersey from a favorite team

• Traditional Indian attire like a saree or kurta

• School uniform or casual clothes, depending on the school's policy.

What do friends in India give out on birthdays?

• Sweets or snacks

• Flowers or cards

• Books or stationery

• Toys or gifts

What happens to the birthday child in Israel during the celebration?

• The birthday child receives only a single card without any gifts.

• The birthday child is celebrated with blessings, gifts, and a festive gathering.

• The birthday child must organize the entire event.

• The birthday child is ignored during the celebration.

What traditional foods are served at a birthday party in Korea?

• Kimchi stew

• Bulgogi

• Japchae

• Miyeok-guk (seaweed soup) and baekseolgi (steamed white rice cake)

What is the significance of eating noodles at a birthday party in China?

• Noodles are served to ward off evil spirits.

• Eating noodles at a birthday party signifies longevity and good fortune.

• Eating noodles is a sign of wealth and prosperity.

• Noodles are eaten to celebrate the harvest season.

How many times do friends pull on the birthday child's ear in Argentina?

• Three times

• Ten times

• Five times

• The birthday child's age in years.