Birthdays are important events , particularly when one is seventeen years old . As in the most countries , birthdays in the United States are celebrated by gifts from family and friends , birthday cards , and a birthday party .
The birthday cake is very important . It can be simple and small , or it can be large and expensive . But it must always be brought into the room with lighted candles on it . There is one candle for each year of the person's life .
And now comes the great moment : before blowing out the candles with one breath , the person must make a silent wish. If all the candles are blown out in one breath , then the wish will be granted . |
