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[edit] Can't hold a candle to me

When were candles first added to cakes? Trekphiler 23:43, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

I'd like to know why. It's a rather random tradition when you think about it; I can't think of any other pastry we eat on a recurring basis that's decorated with fire. 71.231.102.185 23:37, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Birthday cakes likely originated with the Egyptians. The Greeks later had birthday cakes for the gods/goddesses. Birthday cake with candles started with the birthday celebration for the Greek moon god Artemis. References 1 2 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Toritaiyo (talk • contribs) 01:15, 23 December 2007 (UTC)