Sünnipäevapidu

Sünnipäevapidu is the Estonian word for a birthday party. It is a celebration held to mark the anniversary of a person's birth. These celebrations are common across Estonia and are observed by people of all ages, from young children to adults.

The traditions associated with a sünnipäevapidu can vary depending on the age of the birthday person, their family customs, and personal preferences. Typically, a sünnipäevapidu involves gathering friends and family. Common activities include sharing food, singing songs, and giving gifts to the birthday individual. A birthday cake, often decorated with candles representing the person's age, is a central element in many celebrations. Blowing out the candles and making a wish is a popular custom.

For children, sünnipäevapeod often feature games, entertainment, and sometimes a bouncy castle or other age-appropriate amusements. Adults' celebrations might be more formal or more relaxed, depending on the individuals involved, and can include dinner parties, gatherings at home, or outings to restaurants or bars. The emphasis is generally on celebrating the individual and expressing good wishes for the year ahead. The word itself is a compound of "sünnipäev" (birthday) and "pidu" (party).