The exact procedure of “birthday spanking” varies from family to family; often the celebrant gets his or her “birthday spanking” from every schoolmate, sibling or guest, so that ultimately it can become quite a tangible affair. In India, there is a similar tradition called birthday bumps. Here, the birthday boy or girl is lifted by his or her wrists and ankles and then dropped (gently) on the floor with his or her bottom a number of times corresponding to his or her age.