I don't know about mainland China, but in Hong Kong, it's 滿月酒, literally translates to "full moon wine" (so, a feast upon reaching a full month).I'm surprised Japan doesn't have this custom.
Most places in China have something similar, after either the baby is one month or two months old, there's either a gathering or party where the baby gets introduced to family and friends.
There are two phrases for this practice that I don't know how to translate the phrases into English, but the words basically mean "wait a month for the child" and "a full month", with the baby kept indoors for that month and the celebration, party, or "pilgrimage" happens after.
Did it for all three of mine.
Korea's baby custom is called, "The 100 day Celebration." or "Baek-il."I'm surprised Japan doesn't have this custom.
Most places in China have something similar, after either the baby is one month or two months old, there's either a gathering or party where the baby gets introduced to family and friends.
There are two phrases for this practice that I don't know how to translate the phrases into English, but the words basically mean "wait a month for the child" and "a full month", with the baby kept indoors for that month and the celebration, party, or "pilgrimage" happens after.
Did it for all three of mine.
I'm surprised Japan doesn't have this custom.
Most places in China have something similar, after either the baby is one month or two months old, there's either a gathering or party where the baby gets introduced to family and friends.
There are two phrases for this practice that I don't know how to translate the phrases into English, but the words basically mean "wait a month for the child" and "a full month", with the baby kept indoors for that month and the celebration, party, or "pilgrimage" happens after.
Did it for all three of mine.
Same here in VN, we call it "đầy tháng". Depends on the family's financial situation it will be big or small, but generally will be held between family members of both sides.I don't know about mainland China, but in Hong Kong, it's 滿月酒, literally translates to "full moon wine" (so, a feast upon reaching a full month).
I'm pretty sure Japan does, though it may be regional? The 100 Day Celebration—I remember it being brought up in Ore Monogatari!I'm surprised Japan doesn't have this custom.
Most places in China have something similar, after either the baby is one month or two months old, there's either a gathering or party where the baby gets introduced to family and friends.
There are two phrases for this practice that I don't know how to translate the phrases into English, but the words basically mean "wait a month for the child" and "a full month", with the baby kept indoors for that month and the celebration, party, or "pilgrimage" happens after.
Did it for all three of mine.
Japanese eel dish is super good, if you can, you must try it! Although it's quite expensive.Hitsumabushi sounds delicious. I've never had eel before, but this dish makes me hungry.