Baby's Full Moon

According to Chinese custom, when a baby turns one month old, a ceremony is held to celebrate his first month of life known as "full moon". This coincides with the end of the new mother's confinement period and both mother and baby are formally introduced to the relatives and friends for the first time.

During the full moon celebration, eggs, dyed red to symbolise luck and blessings, are given to relatives and friends.  Eggs are chosen as they represent fertility and their round shapes symbolise harmony.  It is believed that if you have a boy, you give out an odd number of eggs and if you have a girl, you give out an even number of eggs.  Relatives and friends will give ang pow or gifts such as clothing, toys, diapers and baby care products.  It is like a Western baby shower, only celebrated one month after! 

Last Saturday, my colleague held her baby's full moon with a buffet spread for guests by the poolside. Invitation was sent via facebook

• • Saturday, 11 February 2012
  • 18:00 until 22:00

• Prima Setapak Condo (Level 3 - Hall near Swimming Pool), Jalan Genting Klang

• Come and see our lil one LIVE! Light dinner buffet will be served ^.^ Kindly RSVP SOONEST so we can make further arrangement.

A few ex-colleagues turned up and it was great to catch up with them. Of course, it was also great to see the happy healthy baby :) 

Till next week, congratulations again to the new parents!