Did you know? The phrase Happy Birthday was first written by American poet and author Charles Mackay. He used the expression in his book called Songs of Many Lands, published in 1859, describing a birthday celebration with this line: May your heart be light / On your next birthday. Its worth noting that Happy Birthday to You as we know it today was written by two American sisters, Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill, in 1893. They created the song for their students at their Louisville kindergarten, using the melody from a popular childrens song of the time.
Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five fun coloring page ideas for the Happy Birthday image:
• 1. Colorful Confetti: Instead of using traditional colors, use different shades of confetti to fill in the background and add a pop of color to your birthday cake.
• 2. Rainbow Sprinkles: Add rainbow-colored sprinkles on top of the cake to make it look like a birthday party is happening right there on the page!
• 3. A Birthday Boy or Girl: Draw yourself as the main character, standing in front of the cake and holding candles. You can even draw other characters if you wish.
• 4. Colorful Candles: Add colorful candles that are lit up to celebrate your special day. Use bright colors like pink, blue, yellow, green, and purple.
