Calling all passport making experts

[Pixieflip]

I just got this idea from the new Allears newsletter that came today. They suggested making a card with space for a cast member in each country to write Happy Birthday to her husband in their language.

How about something like Natalie's (and others') Epcot Holiday Passports, but for birthdays or anniversaries or other celebrations?

If there are any takers (thank you in advance), we have some celebrations coming up:

Todd and Cindy are celebrating their 40th birthdays (that can be combined into one)
John and Elaine are celebrating their 40th Anniversary
Don and Darlene are celebrating BIG birthdays (that one can be combined into one)

I don't know if we need all the background info on each country's way to celebrate, but if anyone feels like it, that would be fun, too. Actually, I can help with that. Be back later if I find anything.

Our family would love this!

 

[Pixieflip]

Okay, a couple of these were easy.
Germany:
In Germany the children are never given homework or chores on their birthday. A member of the birthday person’s family wakes up at sunrise and lights the candles on the birthday cake. There are as many candles as the years of age of the birthday person plus one for good luck. The candles are left burning all day long. After dinner that night then everyone sings the birthday song and the birthday person blows out the candles. If all of the candles are blown out in one try then the wish of the birthday person will come true.

United Kingdom:
They have cake with candles and chocolate biscuits. They might also have jelly and ice cream, which is gelatin with ice cream, which might be decorated with tiny balls of colored sugar.Also, when its your birthday your friends give you the "bumps" they lift you in the air by your hands and feet and raise you up and down to the floor, one for each year then one for luck, two for luck and three for the old man's coconut! Sending birthday cards is a custom that began in England about 100 years ago. Being given the key to the house takes place when someone turns the age of twenty-one. The young man who was given the key to the house is said to be given permission to come and go as he pleases and to stay out as late he liked.

China
In China everyone celebrates their birthday on New Year even if it is not the official date of their birthday. They turn another year older on this day. The birthday child pays respect to his/her parents and receives a gift of money. Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.

Japan
In Japan the birthday child wears entirely new clothes to mark the occasion. Certain birthdays are more important than others and these are celebrated with a visit to the local shrine.The best thing that might happen is that you can go and buy a special bag of candy with the words "sweets for 1000 years of life" written on them.

 

[Pixieflip]

I know, that's a lot, trim it down if needed.


Mexico
The piñata, usually made out of paper mache and in the form of an animal, is filled with goodies and hung from the ceiling. The birthday child is blindfolded and hits the piñata until it is cracked open. All the children share the goodies. The song Las Mananitas is sung. Also, when a daugher is 15, the birthday is celebrated with a special mass in her honor. A party is then given to introduce her to everyone as a young woman. The father dances a waltz with her.

Norway
In Norway most birthday parties consist of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and dishes of red gelatin covered with vanilla sauce. The house is decorated in long, thin colored streamers and candy decorating the table. The birthday child stands out in front of their class and chooses a friend to share a little dance while the rest of the class sings a happy birthday song.

United States
A cake is made, and candles are put on top based on how old the person is. Then everyone sings the "happy birthday" song, and at the end of the song, the birthday child blows out the candles. If they blow them all out with one blow, their birthday wishes will come true. "Happy Birthday to You," was written by two American sisters in 1893.

 

[Pixieflip]

Italy
The child's ears are pulled as many times as how old they are turning.

France
It is the tradition here that the birthday ‘boy or girl’ provides the champagne and treats his or her guests, rather than vice versa. You can bring a card or gift if you like, but it’s not expected. People sing the same “Happy Birthday” song that we sing in the US but with French words, although sometimes in English.The 60th birthday is a landmark birthday in France.

Canada
In Canada at birthday parties they serve homemade birthday cakes decorated with colored sugar sprinkles. Between the layers of the cake a wrapped coin might be found. Whomever finds it is the first to get a turn at all the party games. In Atlantic Canada such as Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, the birthday child is ambushed and their nose is greased for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch them.

Africa
In various African nations they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes.

I can't find anything on Morocco, except that they might not celebrate birthdays. Anyone else know anything?

 

[Pixieflip]

I figured it out. I may be the only one here, but I still think my family will love this twist!

 

[Ohana90]

Suggestion:
Instead of Making a whole new passport, how about just creating a cover stating its my birthday or something to the effect of Traveling the world on my birthday? . Might save the DISigners alot of time.

 

[Pixieflip]

That's what I decided, too. I sent them to be printed last night and will pick them up today. I just put the info on the blank cards.

 

[nicolesmom]

I love the idea of the passport. I previously posted a request to change the passport cover design deleting Epcot and Walt Disney World from the back.
I am working on a school project. Wanted it changed to either
Its a Small World After All or Around the World with Mickey. Could someone here help me? Please look at my previous posted request on same day different thread.

I love the birthday idea. I am going to incorporate it for sure. I just love these boards. The people here a great!!!

Thanks
nicolesmom

 

[nicolesmom]

Has anyone been able to find out what the traditional birthday celebration in
Morocco is?

Thanks
nicolesmom

 

[nicolesmom]

Hi everyone,

I contacted All Ears net to see if they had info on birthday's in Morroco
They replied with below. I have attempted to call the number but can't get through maybe between us we can get the answer.

There is a project passport some of us are working on. We are trying to get what the birthday traditions are in each country at Epcot.

However we are stumped on Morocco. Any information you can give us?

Sorry, we have no such information, but I have an idea for you. Why don't you just call Walt Disney World directly and ask to speak with someone in the gift shop at the Morocco Pavilion. They should be able to help you very easily. Just call 407-824-2222 and ask to be transferred. We'd suggest calling right when World Showcase opens in the morning (11 AM) or weaiting until much later in the evening (but before 9 PM) so that you reach them at a time when the shop is not too busy with guests. That way they'll have longer time to spend with you on the phone.