longevity cake refers to the old Chinese style traditional cake which had a handmade fondant wording of longevity. These cakes were known to bring a lot of good luck to the house they are brought in and are usually brought to old people on their birthdays to wish them a long life.

Historical Significance

From time immemorial longevity cake has been used to convey happy messages and good wishes for long and prosperous life. There have always been traditional myths and practices going around but some of the most beautiful traditions are these which neither cause harm to the people who are observing it nor do they bring any kind of scientific ill effects.

There are a lot of beautiful traditions, considering the Asian tendency to explain science in simple stories that end in these myths and stories. But these myths are all scientifically proven. Considering the bad omens and good omens, the property knowledge of making houses in the most auspicious of places, and the placing of good luck charms such as the lions and open-mouthed dogs all of these actually have a foreboding and troublesome look which drives away most bad feelings.

Psychological Effects

Even though a lot of importance is given to these omens and figurines of good luck, the most important thing they influence is the human mind. There is a huge capacity of the human mind and it is absolutely not confined to thinking and speaking capabilities. The brain helps us to comprehend danger sand take corrective action and this is what makes these omens come true.