The Birthday Book: Celebrations for Everyone Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, “We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays.” Packed with recipes, stories, songs and games, and ideas for cards, decorations, and presents, The Birthday Book is spiced with quotations from famous birthday celebrants and amusing historical anecdotes. Features: A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100 . How to organize a party—invitations, games, prizes and food. Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children. Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days. Birthday traditions from around the world—Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more. C O N T E N T S: Foreword by Diana Carey Introduction 1. Where Do Birthdays Come From? 2. The Candlelit Cake 3. Birthday Traditions 4. Exceptional Birthdays 5. Party Time 6. Invitations and Cards 7. Party Games 8. Party Activities 9. Entertainment 10. Eating at a Party 11. Decoration 12. Gifts 13. Gift-wrap 14. Poems and Songs 15. Stories 16. Birth and Star Wisdom 17. Calendar of Saints Appendix 1. Back to Basics Appendix 2. Conversation Charts About the Authors About the Illustrator Index About the Author Ann Druitt divides her time between teaching and writing. Christine Fynes-Clinton works as a music teacher and doll-maker and leads workshops on festivals and family life. Marije Rowling was an art teacher in Holland before she came to study in England. A wife and mother, Marije has spent her time as a homemaker, crafter, artist, and teacher, weaving the Waldorf thread into a very rich tapestry.