Breakfast Bites: Why do we celebrate birthdays with cake, anyway?

Yep, it's Audrey's birthday today! Though she won't reveal how old she is, she did bring in some cake today to share with the crew.  There’s something about cake being the centrepiece of most birthdays - but have you ever wondered why? That’s the topic for today’s breakfast bites, as we dive into the sweet tradition of birthday cakes—from ancient rituals to the modern-day celebration. Plus, who really deserves the first slice?   Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.