top represented the glow of the moon. Talk about a cosmic dessert!
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Greeks believed that the light of the moon brought protection and good fortune, so by enjoying plakous with candles, they were invoking these blessings for the birthday person. Plus, the sweetness of honey was thought to bring a sweet life to the celebrant.
Some believe that in ancient Greece, people would offer cake to Artemis, the Goddess of the Moon, on her birthday. This was because the cake was moon-shaped. They would also place candles on it because the moon also shines, and the candles represented that light.
As time marched on, the tradition of celebrating with cake, or a similar sweet treat, spread to other cultures. The Romans, for instance, adopted the custom but with their own twist – they included not only honey but also nuts and dried fruits in their birthday confections.
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