The Greatest Birthday from Tradition, Legend and History

By George Winslow Plummer and Khei

Book Overview

""The Greatest Birthday From Tradition, Legend And History"" is a book by Khei that explores the origins and significance of birthdays from various cultural and historical perspectives. The book delves into the traditions and customs associated with birthdays in different parts of the world, including ancient Greece, Egypt, and China, as well as modern-day celebrations in Western cultures. It also examines the legends and myths surrounding birthdays, such as the belief that blowing out candles on a cake originated from the ancient Greeks who made offerings to their gods with candles. The book provides a fascinating insight into the history and cultural significance of birthdays, making it an interesting read for anyone interested in the topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425318401
• ISBN13: 9781425318406
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"