Ep. 19 One To Grow On
05/21/22 • 41 min
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 19, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind birthday traditions.
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BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:
This day in history for May 23 1974
The Strange Origins of Birthday Celebrations
How Did the Traditions of Birthdays Begin?
This is Why You Get to Celebrate Your Birthday Every Year
Here’s Why You Celebrate Your Birthday with Cake and Candles
Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles on Cakes?
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 19, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind birthday traditions.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Please reach out to us on Instagram at waitwhatwhypod. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!
BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:
This day in history for May 23 1974
The Strange Origins of Birthday Celebrations
How Did the Traditions of Birthdays Begin?
This is Why You Get to Celebrate Your Birthday Every Year
Here’s Why You Celebrate Your Birthday with Cake and Candles
Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles on Cakes?
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Ep. 18 It's NOT All About The Margaritas
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 18, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Cinco de Mayo.
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Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!
BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:
Do You Know the Real Origins of Cinco De Mayo?
The Facts and History of Cinco de Mayo
5 Facts About Cinco de Mayo's History and Meaning
How Cinco de Mayo Helped Prevent a Confederate Victory in the Civil War
A brief history of Cinco de Mayo, from the Battle of Puebla to growing celebrations in California
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Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 20, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind wedding traditions.
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Please reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at waitwhatwhypod. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!
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Sources for this episode:
The Origin of Wedding Rings: Ancient Traditions or Marketing Invention
The Origins of Wedding Rings and why They’re Worn on the Left Hand
A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress
The History of Wedding Cake: It's Origins and Symbolism
7 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Meanings
Origins of Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides
21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding
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