Birthday cakes, well decorated with cream or sugar
icing and candles always look delicious and appetising. Usually, candles are
used to indicate the age of the celebrant (mainly children). They can also be
used as a sort of decoration or "age decoding" for adults.
It has always been the norm "to sing, watch,
clap and cheer as celebrants blow out candles before cutting cakes.
My interest in this part of the celebration
was greatly aroused when one of my friends used the so-called "magic
candles" on my birthday cake some time ago. As the name implies, it's
magical especially if you are involved for the first time. To be honest, I
was not aware that this type of candle exists until that day.
With the well decorated cake set on the table and
guests waiting, I was called to come and blow out my candles. Leisurely and
gracefully, I made a great effort to blow out the candles in one swoop. It
seemed like they went out but came back again before I knew it.
The guests cheered and urged me to complete the task. Like joke, I was standing there blowing away while my guests were roaring with laughter.
The guests cheered and urged me to complete the task. Like joke, I was standing there blowing away while my guests were roaring with laughter.
At first, I felt embarrassed that I could not blow
out "common" candles. And then I thought "seriously, what’s
really going on with these candles?”
As I was blowing with all seriousness, I noticed
that my guests were enjoying the scenario. It was then that I realised that
something was fishy (not really my fault) and that it was a complete
set-up.
I must say that trying (unsuccessfully) to blow out
the candles was fun, but not at the initial stage when I was unaware of the
characteristics of the candles though.
After this occasion, I developed great interest in
using the candles and watching others blow away in surprise. I used
them on one of my partner's and god son's birthday parties, and even on a
baby shower party. It was hilarious!
What I find really funny is the expression on the
celebrants' faces :-)
Have you used them before?
If not, I recommend that you use them when next you
organise a birthday party or anything similar.
