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NoSoup · 10-19-2004, 09:36 PM

Some Birthday Facts:

In England, when you reach 80, 90 or 100 years of age, you receive a telegram from the Queen.
In Japan, usually only the birthdays of 60, 70, 79, 88, and 99 rate gifts. Also, gifts consisting of less than ten items in a set should be given in odd numbers (tea cups are sold in sets of five). Avoid the numbers 4 and 9 in general. White gift wrap is associated with death (so is four of something).
Germans take birthdays seriously, sometimes receiving a half-day of vacation. Flowers and wine are common gifts among friends.
In China, small birthday gifts are given by family and friends. Age 30 is considered becoming an adult (there's quite a celebration). For men, age 60 is usually combined with retirement (for those doing physical labor). Don't give clocks as gifts (the Mandarin word for clock is similar to one for death). Avoid wrapping the gift using white, black or blue colors.
The French and Italian celebrate Name Days more so than birthdays.
In India, black and white gift wrapping is considered unlucky.
In the Islamic world, green is a good color to use for wrapping.
In Korea, the two most important birthdays are the 100th day and the 60th year.

10-19-2004, 09:36 PM	#86 (permalink)
NoSoup Non-Rookie Location: Green Bay, WI	Some Birthday Facts: In England, when you reach 80, 90 or 100 years of age, you receive a telegram from the Queen. In Japan, usually only the birthdays of 60, 70, 79, 88, and 99 rate gifts. Also, gifts consisting of less than ten items in a set should be given in odd numbers (tea cups are sold in sets of five). Avoid the numbers 4 and 9 in general. White gift wrap is associated with death (so is four of something). Germans take birthdays seriously, sometimes receiving a half-day of vacation. Flowers and wine are common gifts among friends. In China, small birthday gifts are given by family and friends. Age 30 is considered becoming an adult (there's quite a celebration). For men, age 60 is usually combined with retirement (for those doing physical labor). Don't give clocks as gifts (the Mandarin word for clock is similar to one for death). Avoid wrapping the gift using white, black or blue colors. The French and Italian celebrate Name Days more so than birthdays. In India, black and white gift wrapping is considered unlucky. In the Islamic world, green is a good color to use for wrapping. In Korea, the two most important birthdays are the 100th day and the 60th year. __________________ I have an aura of reliability and good judgement. Just in case you were wondering...