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Albon, Deborah – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2015
This article examines the socio-cultural significance of birthday cakes with the purpose of reflecting upon birthday cake practices enacted in four early childhood settings in England. I argue that birthday cakes occupy an ambiguous place in early childhood practice: seen to be both "risky"--a term I problematise--"and"…
Descriptors: Food, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Holidays