Making a wish and blowing out the candles on a birthday cake has its
roots as an ancient pagan custom. The thinking was that the smoke would
carry your wish to heaven (It also makes it easier to eat the cake if
you blow out the candles first).
Making a wish and blowing out the candles on a birthday cake has its
roots as an ancient pagan custom. The thinking was that the smoke would
carry your wish to heaven (It also makes it easier to eat the cake if
you blow out the candles first).