It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person’s birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can’t come, they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and thank them for the gifts.
The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake-shop. A number of candles are placed on the top of the cake and they will be lit when the party starts. The number of the candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out, the sing of the song “Happy birthday to you!” then play some games or sing or dance together.
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1. Celebrating a person’s birthday is a custom in many countries |
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2. If the guests can’t come, they may send a gift by post |
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3. The person who gives birthday party shouldn’t open the gifts in front of all the people at the party |
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4. The number of the candles on the cake means the number of the family members |
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1 True
2 True
3 False
4 False