We received our sweet boys original photos and video in the mail. In korea this ceremony is called Doljanchi.
This celebration stems back from year past when the medical knowledge is not what it is today. Many children would die before their first birthday from childhood illnesses, so if this milestone was reached it was a joyous occasion and celebrated in a big way. This tradition still holds true today with a big celebration for the first birthday.
The children are dressed in traditional Korean clothing. Part of their clothing includes a long belt with a pouch at the end. The belt represents longevity and the pouch represents luck.
The baby is placed in front of a table with various objects and encouraged to pick something up. The item that is chosen is believed to tell the child's future. There are several items on the table. If a child picks books or calligraphy pens it is said they will be a good scholar. If they pick money it is said they will be wealthy. If they choose a ruler or scissors it is said they will have great skill. If they choose a knife they will become a good chef.
Our sweet boy choose MONEY....should make his banker daddy proud.
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