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the tradition of celebrating birthdays with a birthday cake and candles began. One of the most notable occasions there, where using a birthday cake with candles took form, was during Count Ludwig von Zinzendorf of Marienborn's birthday party in 1746. His cake was said to be as big as an oven could make it, with candles stuck in it, marking the years of his age. From the 18th century, elaborate cakes continued to take form, having

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