Practical guides covering birthday traditions, planning and history.
From the most common birthday to the surprising origins of Happy Birthday — ten genuinely surprising facts about birthdays most people don't...
GuidesEverything you need to know about the history of birthday cakes — from ancient Greece to the Victorian era — plus how to make your own histo...
GuidesUnderstanding the history of birthday gift-giving helps you give better gifts today. A guide to the meaning, psychology, and art of the birt...
GuidesStore-bought cards are forgotten. Handmade or thoughtfully personal cards are treasured. A complete guide to creating birthday messages that...
GuidesA step-by-step guide to building a personal historical timeline for your birthday — the events, music, and world moments that defined your b...
GuidesStep-by-step guidance for creating birthday traditions that become part of your family's DNA — meaningful, repeatable, and deeply personal....
GuidesA guide to researching and discovering the remarkable historical figures who share your exact birth date — and what that connection might me...
GuidesFrom Ancient Rome to the Roaring Twenties — how to plan an unforgettable historically-themed birthday party, complete with era-appropriate d...
GuidesA practical guide to five of the world's most fascinating birthday traditions — with tips on how to incorporate elements of each into your o...