Some birthday customs are quite similar in many parts of the world---- birthday candles( 蜡烛 ), birthday games, and birthday cakes. But some customs are more specific to certain countries. Here are some children talking about their customs. Linda---I am fourteen. I come from Aruba . In our country, Children take something special to school for their classmates and all teachers. Each teacher gives the birthday child a small gift like a pencil, an eraser or a postcard. The birthday child is also allowed to wear special clothes instead of the school uniform. Lucy---I am one year older than Linda. Denmark is my country. A flag is flown outside a window to show that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child's bed while they are sleeping so they will see them at once when they wake up. Tom---I am as old as Linda. I am from Brazil . The birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe( 耳垂 ) for each year in my country. The birthday person also gives the first slice of cake to his/her most special friend or relative, usually mom or dad. Names Countries Ages Special customs Linda Aruba Fourteen Each teacher 1 something special from the birthday child and gives him or her a small gift. Lucy Denmark 2 If you see a 3 flying outside a window, you may know someone in that house is having a birthday Tom 4 Fourteen The first slice of the birthday cake is usually given to Mom or Dad.