Did you know that birthday candles originated from Ancient...


Did you know that the idea behind the birthday candles allegedly originates from Ancient Greece? The Greeks brought cakes to the temple of Artemis adorned with lit candles. The candle-lit cakes were used to honor the goddess of fertility, childbirth and hunt. It's believed that the lit candles were meant to make the cakes resemble the glowing moon - a symbol, which was often associated with the goddess.


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