The first full month (满月) since birth is a very important celebration in Chinese families. In the past, infant mortality was pretty high so to make it past the first crucial month was indeed worth commemorating!
Big parties (满月酒) are usually held, and gifts {such as the one shown above} are given away to family members and friends. Contents vary, but at the very least, should contain the red eggs. The red eggs symbolise good luck and harmony.
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Yummy WW. Thanks for joining us :)
Those look so good!
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That is so cool. What a great event to celebrate too. We seem to forget little milestones here.
Love it! :)
Greetings from Malaysia!
Wow those looks really good and creative too!
Happy Wednesday to you!
~ Jenny ( http://www.imafulltimemummy.com/ )
Cute! And yummy for sure. :)
That is a good point. I never really thought of the reason behind the celebration of the first month might be infant mortality.
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Greetings from Jamaica Sakura! Interesting post. The pastry looks so beautiful and I have no doubt that they are delicious also! Have a good day!
I love this idea of celebrating the 1st month of a child's life. I also like to hear that people are so supportive of others too. It makes me smile! Thanks for sharing!
Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
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nice shot. Interesting information. Happy Wordless Wednesday.
What a wonderful tradition! (And a very beautiful picture!)
Thanks for linking up with me today.
Ooh, yum! I absolutely love this idea. And who wouldn't love those cupcakes??:-)
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