Did you know? The first recorded birthday song was written by Henry Carey in 1738, and it is believed to be the precursor to our modern Happy Birthday tune.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five creative ways to color this birthday-themed coloring page:
• 1) Rainbow Colors: This is a fun way to add some brightness and cheerfulness to the image. Use all different colors in rainbow order (ROYGBIV) to make the cake, candles, stars, etc. stand out.
• 2) Neon Glow-in-the-Dark Colors: Using neon-colored markers or paint will give this page a fun glow-in-the-dark effect when you shine a black light on it. Add some sparkles and glitter for extra pizazz.
• 3) Pastel Colors: Soft pastel shades can make the cake look like something out of a fairy tale. You could also add soft-colored stars around the top to create a magical effect.
• 4) Bright Candy-Colored Candles: Make each candle on the cake a different color by using brightly colored crayons or markers. You could draw little candies around the candles as well for more fun.