In my country (United Kingdom) birthday is a revered holiday prazdnikom.Etot accepted in the circle of family or friends for a festive table invites guests to this holidays - two months. If a guest will be invited later, he is entitled to withdraw from the presence at the festival, giving preference to previously scheduled for this day affairs. The Birthday adopted to predict fate. A birthday cake you can find a coin - a symbol of future wealth. People under the age of 80, 90 and 100 years old, receive personal congratulations from the Queen of England.