Did you know? The song Happy Birthday to You was written by two sisters, Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill, and it originally had a different melody that was intended for children to sing before meals. This song, known as Good Morning to All, was published in 1893 and became widely popular. In the early 1900s, it was adapted into the familiar version we know today, with only minor changes made over the years. Today, it is estimated that more than 90% of the worlds population knows the lyrics to this song, making it one of the most recognized songs globally.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five birthday colouring page ideas:
• 1) The cake is a light brown and the writing could be red, green or blue.
• 2) All the elements of the picture (cake, flame, and words) can all be a different color from each other.
• 3) If you like a darker look, make the cake black with some lighter shading to give it dimension. The text and candle could be white.
• 4) You could also use pastel colors for an overall softer effect that is more child-friendly.