A birthday is a day that is remembered by a person or an organization whereby they celebrate the anniversary of their birth because a notable event occurred on that date in a previous year.
Birthdays are celebrated in different cultures, often with gifts such as: cards, cake and a party.
Some religions celebrate the birth of their founders with special holidays e.g. Christmas, Salah and Buddha's Birthday.
VIEWING IN A LEGAL WAY
In a Legal attribute, one becomes designated as an adult on a certain age usually (12 and 18), While Most countries set the age of majority between the age of (18 and 21) e.g Nigeria.
And reaching this specific age, milestones award particular rights and responsibilities. At this certain ages, one may qualified to leave full-time education or consent to sexual intercourse, without parental consent, to vote, to run for elected office, to legally purchase or consume hard drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or to obtain a driver's licence.
At these certain age of majority is the age when minors cease to be legally considered over their actions or decisions, by that means, terminating the legal control and legal responsibilities of their parents or guardians over them.
CULTURAL BIRTHDAY CONVENTIONS
Many cultures have one or more coming of an age Birthday:
History stated that, in Canada and United States of America, some families often mark a girl's 16th birthday with a tag "sweet sixteen" celebration because it's often represented in popular culture.
By (Wikipedia) In British Commonwealth nations cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter.
The birthdays of historically significant people, such as nation heroes or founders, are often commemorated by an official holiday marking the anniversary of their birth.
BIRTHDAY IN TRADITIONS
In many parts of the countries, people's birthday are celebrated by a party where a specially made cake, usually decorated with the person's age, is presented.
The cake is traditionally studded with the same number of candles as the age of the individual, the celebrant will usually make a silent wish and attempt to blow out the candles in one breath; if successful, a tradition believes the wish will be granted.
In many cultures, the wish must be kept secret or it won't "come true" e.g Yoruba Culture. Presents are falls on the individual by the guests appropriate to his/her actual age. Other birthday activities may include entertainment sometimes by a hired professional, dj or
musician and a special toast or speech by the celebrant follows.
"Happy Birthday to You song....." is typically sing by the guests at some point in the proceedings.
BIRTHDAY IN RELIGION
Some notables, particularly monarchs, have an official birthday on a fixed day of the year, which may not necessarily match the day of their birth, but on which celebrations are held. Examples are:
Jesus Christ's traditional birthday is celebrated as (Christmas Eve) or (Christmas Day) around the world, on December 25 respectively.
Similarly, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed the founder of Islam according to Islamic doctrine, which His birth is also celebrated around the world.
BEEN MY 30TH BIRTHDAY, AM USING THIS TO WISH MYSELF HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Pictures are generated from google
I'm thinking of putting something together myself now to thank all those who have contributed to this post.