First, let’s blame the Greeks, because everything weird started with them. They believed that on your birthday, you were super vulnerable to evil spirits because, you know, another year closer to death. To fight this, they’d light candles to scare away demons—basically the ancient version of a bug zapper for ghosts.
Celebrating before the actual day? That would be like inviting the demons to come early and set up a tent in your living room. It’s the same logic that says you shouldn’t whistle in a theater or walk under a ladder—absolutely zero evidence, but perfect for freaking out your cousin Karen.
