Birthday traditions

13 Birthday Traditions That Would Be Controversial Today

13 Birthday Traditions That Would Be Controversial Today

These 13 old-school birthday customs might have been fun back then, but they’d raise eyebrows or go viral for the wrong reasons today.

15 Birthday Cakes From the Past That Were Questionable at Best

15 Birthday Cakes From the Past That Were Questionable at Best

Some birthday cakes from previous decades featured designs, ingredients, or themes that would seem unusual or unappetizing today.

17 Birthday Party Traditions That Have Disappeared

17 Birthday Party Traditions That Have Disappeared

Here's a throwback to birthday rituals from the past that today’s kids might never experience.

14 Birthday Traditions from the Past That Faded Away

14 Birthday Traditions from the Past That Faded Away

Here's a nostalgic recap of 14 once-beloved birthday customs that have quietly disappeared over time.

10 Birthday Party Traditions That Quietly Disappeared

10 Birthday Party Traditions That Quietly Disappeared

These old-school birthday traditions used to be everywhere — now they’re barely remembered.