h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: Birthdays - A54734565
Author: Elentari - U202814

I'm trying to write a good old-fashioned hootoo collaborative entry.

It's a sparse on non-Western traditions. If anyone knows anything about birthdays in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East especially I'd like to hear it.

Nice entry

60 UK retirement age women
65 UK retirement age men

75 UK driving licence reviewd and all classesses over 3500 kg revoked unless a doctors certificate granted,


Is this the thing you are after any help.

That sort of thing, thanks Bob. I guess what the entry is lacking info on birthday traditions, songs, presents etc from countries other than those already mentioned.

I wonder if I can find out about Gambian birthdays from my friends out there? You'll have to remind me, though. Bit busy with arranging the wedding at the moment

" if the person in question is young enough, there may be a candle for each year of their life."

Above the age of 21, this becomes somewhat tricky due to the sheer heat of the candles.

That's what I was going for - that, and room on the cake! Should I make it a little clearer?

It's clear enough - I was just adding my experience in the matter.

A link to A680113 if you like?

Done. I'm putting this into PR now. Thanks for all the help!

India
18 -- Age for adulthood, and girls eligible for marriage.
21 -- Men eligible for marriage.
58 -- Retirement in many provate sector organisations.
60 -- Retirement in public sector organisations.

Great, thanks!

Bengal Tiger, I've added some of that information on India to my entry. As a result, I've credited you as one of the researchers involved. It will now appear on your 'My Entries' list.

Thanks!

Ok!! That's why I was wondering why is this showing in "My Entries" ! Thank u

India
63 -- Till this age one can donate blood.

This entry is now in Peer Review, see thread F48874?thread=6963392
so I'm not sure that Elentari will see your comment here.

If you want to be advised of the new entries in peer review, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/brunel/PeerReview and scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you want to take a look at any of the entries already in PR, just click on any entry on the list.

I'm still subscribed, but posting in the Peer Review thread makes things easier as it keeps it all together.