Why it's necessary to have a cake in a birthday?
By archiekins
@ivanituut (1934)
17 responses
@sabtraversa (12914)
• Italy
17 Apr 18
The cake represents the womb of the mother, the act of cutting it open and share the slices represents the birth itself. Just kidding, I have no clue. 
But I believe it's a very old tradition. 
But I believe it's a very old tradition. 7 people like this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
21 Apr 18
Haha@sabtravesa great answer. Records show that it goes back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans but in Germany around the 15th century they made cakes associated with birthdays. Some cakes are delicious so just cut a slice and enjoy it!
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
17 Apr 18
A cake isn't necessary but is a nice way of saying "thinking about you on your birthday."
To take the time to bake and decorate a cake for your loved ones on their birthday is a nice gesture of love and appreciation. Besides, you get to share it with them.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
18 Apr 18
In search for answer, I got this. lol
It originated in Europe, Germany or Greece. They have many stories.
But a cake make the birthday more meaningful and make the celebrant feel more important.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
20 Apr 18
@ivanituut oh ok. So where does cake originated?
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@ivanituut (1934)
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19 Apr 18
Thanks for your opinion but wikipedia is not legit
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
18 Apr 18
i think it is in the culture of people to celebrate birthdays with a cake.
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@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 19
@YrNemo I never met a chocolate cake I didn't like!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
That cake in the picture looks yummy! I suppose it isn't necessary but it is nice to get a cake for a person as a way of celebrating and it can be shared with friends too.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
@ivanituut Definitely. I like to have a cake on mine
@ivanituut (1934)
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22 Apr 18
Yes, because cakes makes birthday celebrant more hapoy right? 
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
17 Apr 18
I'm not sure how this tradition started.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Apr 18
I have no idea but I sure like eating cake.
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@HeavenlyB (223)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Apr 18
For me i think it completes the celebration of that event
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@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 19
A cake may not be necessary but if I don't get a cake on my birthday I am very disappointed!
