I used to believe that new year’s day was Christ’s birthday. When I was about 8, I discovered the truth.
A childhood belief about birthdays

others believed things like this
- I used to think that ponies were young horses. I was embarrasingly old when I discovered the truth.— Al's view of the world
- Up until I was almost 11, I thought that a birthday suit was a special outfit you wore only on your birthdayAnon
- I used to think that a birthday suit was a special outfit you wear on your birthday— Bri
- I used to believe that on your birthday, you didn't advance to your next age until you ate your birthday cake.— Casi
- My parents have the same birthday -- month, day, and year. I though all mom's and dad's had the same birthday.— Cait
- I used to believe my middle name was and. At age 12, I discovered that it was actually "ann".Anon