This week, we celebrated our King and Queen birthdays. While doing some research about the traditions of birthday celebration, we found curious information on an old German newspaper:
«The various customs with which people today celebrate their birthdays have a long history. Their origins lie in the realm of magic and religion. The customs of offering congratulations, presenting gifts and celebrating - complete with lighted candles - in ancient times were meant to protect the birthday celebrant from the demons and to ensure his security for the coming year».
«The various customs with which people today celebrate their birthdays have a long history. Their origins lie in the realm of magic and religion. The customs of offering congratulations, presenting gifts and celebrating - complete with lighted candles - in ancient times were meant to protect the birthday celebrant from the demons and to ensure his security for the coming year».
«The birthday celebration was in honour of one's guardian angel or god, whose altar was decorated with flowers and wreaths; sacrifices were offered to the god of festival, friends offered congratulations and brought gifts.Great prominence was given the birthday parties held for the emperor, replete with parades, public banquets, circus plays, and the hunting of animals».
Yesterday, the citizens and friends of the Realm of Fayandria honoured our Queen with a whole day of festivities featuring Horse Races, Lunch with the closest friends and family, a Garden Tea Party with several members of the Queen’s Council and at the end of the day, a Royal Ball in Embersray, the Queen’s Home Keep. To conclude such a wonderful day, Lady Anuchis Dibou prepared a surprise… At dawn, a Piper player appeared on the top of the hill and offered timeless melodies to HRH Queen Fayandria.
It was a very emotional day, not only for Her Majesty but also for us all who greatly admire her as our generous friend and as our lovely queen.
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