Are you going to celebrate a birthday in Italy? In Italy, birthdays usually mean cake and presents, but some of the details differ quite a bit from the United States. The main one being: Italian birthdays are paid for by the celebrant. Your day, you foot the bill! Here are the top Italian birthday traditions, and how to really wish someone a happy birthday in the bel paese!
Your treat: While it might be common for friends to chip in and buy you dinner in the US, or at least offer to get you a drink when going out for your birthday, birthdays in Italy are paid for by the birthday boy or girl. If you invite people out to dinner or drinks, the expectation is that you are paying.
