Ep:31 The Origins of Celebrating Birthdays

Ep:31 The Origins of Celebrating Birthdays

Author: Megan Erickson June 26, 2021 Duration: 26:26
Ever wonder where Birthday candles come from? In this episode I do a quick overview of the origins of traditional Birthday celebrations. I also talk a little bit about my Birthday and  a new recipe for a peanut butter and jelly cream pie I tried. Cake or Pie? Which do you prefer for your Birthday (if you celebrate) Cake or Pie? Which flavor, or do you choose a different dessert? Let me know! You can message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/folklore_friday_podcast/ or you can email me at folklorefriday@gmail.com. In the next episode I will tally up how many votes for Cake or Pie! Topics and Time Stamps |00:36| Everyday Folklore: “Bless you” https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/biology-and-human-anatomy/item/does-your-heart-stop-when-you-sneeze/ |03:00| Standard begging for reviews. |04:45| The History of Birthdays! |07:05| The Pharaoh's Birthday |09:15| Birthday Candles originate from Greece |10:10| Pagan beliefs behind Birthday Candles |12:00| German Birthday Traditions |13:30| Early Catholicism stance on Birthdays |15:07| Quinceañera |18:50| Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah |21:29| What I did on my Birthday! Info References https://www.pumpitupparty.com/blog/how-did-the-tradition-of-birthdays-begin/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/birthdays https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/01/24/good-question-how-did-birthday-traditions-start/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/history-of-birthdays_n_4227366 https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/birthday-traditions-around-the-world Music Credit “Easy Trip Trap” by The Brothers Records “Birthday Cake” - Reed Mathis “Happy Birthday Old Timey” by Jammy Jams “Desert Caravan” by Aaron Kenny “Oud Dance” BY Doug Maxwell “Fairy Meeting” Emily Sprague “Four Beers” by Kevin MacLeod “Cantus Firmus Monks” by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions “El Gavilan” by Quincas Moreira “Lachaim” by Kevin MacLeod

Every week on Folklore Friday, Megan Erickson digs into the old stories that have shaped cultures across the globe. This isn't just a retelling of myths and legends; it's an exploration of their roots, examining what these tales of the supernatural and the sacred meant to the people who first told them. The podcast then traces those threads into the present, looking at how folklore is repurposed in our modern entertainment. You'll hear conversations about the history behind the lore, alongside reviews and discussions about contemporary television and film that draw directly from these ancient wells. It's a blend of historical deep-dive and cultural analysis, where the past is always alive in the stories we tell today. Megan is often joined by friends for these chats, making each episode feel like a lively discussion rather than a lecture. Tune in to this history-focused podcast for a fresh perspective on the old whispers that still echo in our movies, shows, and collective imagination.
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Ep:34  We went on The Worst Ghost Tour! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:02
We went on Seattle’s worst Ghost Tour! For our anniversary we went to Seattle and one of our little adventures was going on a Ghost Tour. It was my fourth Ghost Tour and Kris’s second. In this episode, we talk about the…
Ep:33 Ed & Lorraine Warren and The Occult Museum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:19
The couple that inspired The Conjuring universe is what this episode is all about. The first half of the episode is about Ed & Lorraine and their journey to becoming the grandparents of paranormal investigations. Includi…
Ep:32 Happy Death Day, Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:14
Following Our Birthday History episode, we wanted to review this movie. Happy Death Day is my favorite type of Horror Movie, Comedy Horror of course! Join Kris and I as we review this movie, talk about our favorite parts…
Ep:30 Supernatural Storytelling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:57
Do you ever wonder what the difference between Supernatural vs Paranormal is? Or Fantasy vs Sci Fi? Well put on your seatbelts because in this episode Kris and I do a deep dive of these types of Genres in Fiction. |00:38…
Announcement, I'm taking a break till June [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
It has been a year since I started this podcast! In one of the worst years 2020 I was able to start this podcast and it saved my sanity!! I'm going on hiatus till June to take a breather, adjust to my new job, and work o…
Ep:29 The story of Cupid and Psyche [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:53
Did you know that cupid wasn’t a baby at all? He was actually a handsome Greek God. In this episode I am joined by my husband as we go over the story of Cupid and Psyche. PS I usually do an Everyday Folklore but this epi…
Ep:28 The Origin of Valentine's Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:21
Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode I am joined by my life long friend Sarah. She always makes me laugh and has good perspective to bring to the table. This Holiday was really fun for me to learn about. We discuss the…
Ep: 27 A Discovery of Witches, part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:35
Self explanatory in this episode I am joined by my friend Holly as we review the TV series A Discovery of Witches. | MUSIC CREDIT | “Easy Trip Trap” The Brothers Records, “Heaven and Hell” by Jeremy Blake | DIALOGUE CRED…
Ep:26 A Discovery of Witches, review part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:40
A Discovery of Witches has soooo much to cover that I have split this review up into 3 parts. | | MIN MARKERS | |1:30 | Everyday Folklore, Broken Mirrors | 6:10 | Beginning chit chat and banter |11:00| Review of A Discov…
Ep:25 A Discovery of Witches, Review part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
I have been in love with the All Souls trilogy for six years. I couldn't be more thrilled that they made a TV Series, and it is top notch for sure. I am joined by my friend Holly for this episode to review the TV series,…