• Around 3,000 B.C.E. the bible references a Pharaoh's birthday
• Greeks lit candles and put them on cakes offered to the lunar goddess, Artemis
• Ancient Romans celebrated family and friends' birthdays; the government created public holidays for distinguished citizens
• Christians did not have any birthdays until the fourth century when they celebrated Jesus' birthday, as they thought the celebration was evil due to ties with pagan gods
• Birthday cake and candles, one for each year of age, plus one more symbolizing hope to live another year, came out of eighteenth-century Germany
• The late nineteenth century Industrial Revolution brought mass production, allowing bakeries to make cakes at a lower price
History aside, of the twelve months of the year, what is the most popular month for birthdays? According to TIME, the most popular month for birthdays in America is September. Following that, the next top two months for birthdays are August and July, respectively.
Fun Floral Garden with Birthday Balloon
For a lovely combination of floral variety and a balloon, look no further than this bouquet. The floral garden bouquet consists of purple monte casino blooms, red alstroemeria, red tulips, cheerful sunflowers, and green button poms. The hand-arranged flowers are delivered in a clear glass vase with natural raffia ribbon, and accompanied by a Happy Birthday mylar balloon. Whether for a man or women, your recipient's day is sure to be brightened.
Bring bright florals into your recipient's life with this colorful birthday bouquet, which is available in three sizes. Orange spray roses, red mini carnations, and yellow daisy spray mums are arranged with curlicue ribbons. The flowers are arranged by a local florist in a birthday-inspired container that features decorative candles. Delivered with a free personalized card message, your loved one is sure to smile when this is received.
Birthday Dish Garden
If your intended birthday recipient is allergic to, or whose preference is not flowers, then this is the ideal gift. A seasonal green dish garden is situated in a woven wicker basket, which can be later reused for something else. This easy to care for plant comes accompanied with a Happy Birthday mylar balloon and a personalized card message of your choice. This is guaranteed to bring a smile to the person's face, and you can even add a box of chocolates or teddy bear to make the birthday even more special.
Super Sweet Snack Gift Basket
Give your loved one a birthday present that is guaranteed to please and delight. The gift basket contains a variety of snacks including candies, chips, cookies, and more. This is delivered by a local florist and the contents arrive in a woven basket. No matter the age, your recipient will be quite satisfied with the gift, which also includes as free personalized card message.
Fabulous Gourmet Basket
Send your recipient a birthday gift he or she won't soon forget with this delicious gift basket. An assortment of goodies include cheese, crackers, meats, nuts, and chocolate is delivered in a keepsake wicker basket. Available in three sizes, this is perfect even as a last-minute gift, and is sure to delight your loved one. And with add-ons such as balloons or a teddy bear, they are sure to love it and you, for the thoughtful present.
Colorful Birthday Balloon Bouquet
Send birthday wishes to your loved one to the home or office with this bouquet of colorful balloons. Six latex balloons in different colors are mixed together with two Happy Birthday mylar balloons and tied with a colorful ribbon. This balloon bundle is a fun way to express your wishes for a happy birthday, and certainly gives them something else to smile about. So go ahead and order this today to start the birthday celebration.