The Chinese tradition of putting candles on birthdays is generally based on the number of years: 1 candle at 1 year old, 2 candles at 2 years old, 3 candles at 3 years old... 9 candles at 9 years old, and 10 candles at 10 years old.

Those over 10 years old can be distinguished by big candles and small candles. The big one represents 10 years old; the remaining ones are replaced by small candles, and one represents 1 year old.

For example: on your 26th birthday, insert 2 large ones and 6 small ones; on your 30th birthday, insert 3 large ones, and so on.

Extended information: 1. Birthday cake is a delicacy and a necessity for birthdays. It first originated in the West and was later slowly introduced to China.

The earliest cakes were made from a few simple ingredients. These cakes were symbols of ancient religious myths and miraculous superstitions.

2. There are many types of cakes, the more common ones include mousse cake, cheese cake, art cake, sugar-free cake, French cake, European cake, wedding cake, birthday cake, chocolate cake, children's cake, baked cheese cake, ice cream cake, cream

Fruits, classic cakes, fresh milk cakes, large cakes, frozen cheese cakes, digital cakes, etc.