Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prostock-Studio/ iStock via Getty Images Birthdays aren't meant to be serious, and neither are birthday cake messages. Stand out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unless you’re sending a birthday text to your ex, you need more than just a basic “happy birthday” to make it meaningful.

Every country has its birthday traditions, beliefs, ideas, and culture. Some are common, some are unusual and others are just weird. For instance, in some countries, all you need to do to celebrate ...