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Baby shower – Wikipedia From the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation search Prenatal celebration For other uses see disambiguation This article possibly contains original research Please improve it by verifying claims made and adding inline citations Statements consisting only of should be removed July Learn how when remove this template message A baby is a party gift-giving or ceremony that has different names in cultures It celebrates delivery expected birth child transformation woman into mother cake note coverlet turned back waiting for new Contents Etymology Description Gifts Family bonding History In countries showers fathers Names events See also References External links edit The term often assumed mean expectant showered with gifts related custom called bridal may have derived its name from th century presents put inside parasol which opened would bride-to-be Alternatively denotes first showing wider family circle friends although usually held before Cake finger foods are served at Traditionally given family’s women invited though changed recent years now allowing being split up audiences workplace mixed-sex feminist Activities include playing themed games vary sometimes including standard such as bingo pregnancy-themed guess mother’s measurements These help let close attending bond enable say thanks ahead time figuring out who willing able them challenges bringing According etiquette authority Miss Manners because centers on typically arranged hosted friend rather than member since considered rude families beg behalf their members However varies culture region some customary female host baby’s maternal grandmother When after an invitation attend combined announcement US if doesn’t happen arrival sip-and-see similar event can organized Guests bring small Typical babies diapers blankets bottles clothes toys common open during will make game opening opportunity gather people together play part child’s life parents wish call assist upbringing educate over People around care want involved give love If happens allows thank everyone stress lack sleep begins shortbread biscuits relatively but celebrations rituals associated pregnancy childbirth both ancient enduring Ancient India ritual been followed vedic ages seemantha month mother-to-be dry fruits sweets growth musical please ears highlight was knowledge start functioning within womb prays healthy well happy motherhood Egypt relating took place itself Quite unlike modern separated contain eliminate pollution included visiting local temples shrines After there household specifics found hard study these female-centered Greece Greeks celebrated shout oloyge labor ended indicate peace had arrived Five seven days later Amphidromia integrated wealthy public dekate ten indicated return society ten-day period still observed modern-day Iran Medieval Europe Due likelihood die recognized having great risk spiritual danger addition physical Priests visit so they could confess sins same day baptism take godparents pair silver spoons Renaissance Pregnancies were many kinds functional items like wooden trays bowls paintings sculptures food Childbirth seen almost mystical mothers-to-be surrounded references Annunciation way encouragement Victorian Britain North America keep pregnancies secret upholding cultural standards proper behavior born hold tea parties Superstitions led speculation might pregnant two teaspoons accidentally placed saucer hand-made Modern started late s post-war expecting Boom generation As earlier eras young married provided trousseau function providing her home useful material goods While continuing traditions technology altered form takes identifying parts sonogram Moreover traditional female-exclusive increased frequency Diaper social celebrate impending popular world They women-only gatherings Australia Canada New Zealand United States tradition Bangladesh places named sadh sadhbhokkhon seventh resides father’s house instead husband’s until Brazil ch de beb offered Bulgaria superstition no prior send unsolicited newborn even kept prevent early infections Chinese manyue one Hmong Puv Hli paternal grandparents father welcome tying wrist white yarn strings Italy not nor Armenia qarasunq mixed all relatives Persian sismooni months intended cot Costa Rica t canastilla basket multiple single co-workers Nepal baby-shower dahi-chiura sixth Mongolia huuhdyn ugaalga Hindu depending community northern known godbharaai western especially Maharashtra dohaaljewan West Bengal Odisha saadhroshi southern Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh seemantham valaikaapu poochoottal wears bangles adorned flowers Karnataka seemanta kubasa coastal Tulunadu Tulu speaking baayake ‘ Baayake means desire popularly crave eatables designed olden fulfill cravings mom-to-be Although very religious while valaikappu purely much Western music played decked attire garlands jasmine mogra swing decorated choice she sit At times symbolic cut-outs moons stars elderly ladies blessings Gujarat seemant kholo bharyo most Gujarati Hindus go offer special prayer goddess Randal wife Sun Jain Shreemant come cannot performed Sunday Tuesday Thursday ninth During practice younger brother- law dips his hands Kumkuma water slaps cheeks then brother Kerala pulikudi vayattu pongala’ practiced predominantly Nair popularity spread sects On auspicious massaged homemade ayurvedic oil bath deity worshipped invoking paradevatas deities concoction herbal medicines prepared She dressed jewellery used occasions big difference concept pray well-being conservative bought Islamic Aqiqah animal sheep slaughtered anytime meat distributed among poor sunnah done universally South Africa stork folk myth delivers Stork attended men surprise involve silliness dressing mothers receive supplies dahi chiura khuwaune elders meal cooked according preferences eat meals Pasni marks boy’s girl’s fifth marking transition diet higher carbohydrates guests bestow money Guatemala Middle-class more etc Russia Commonwealth Independent starting adapt Sebouh sebouh week hence dj decoration candy buffet activities Puerto Rico aware last trimester sisters organize invite bendici n blessing bestowed Some directed oriented towards drinking beer watching sports fishing video primary nature diaper-related organization diaper father-to-be helping prepare coming pubs bars friend’s soon-to-be grandfather’s Kingdom wetting head generally Wetting traditionally few drinks getting drunk group There controversy Judith Martin calling monstrous imposition referring attitude demanding necessarily male version Hungary Milking favor blessed breast milk Practically day-off he stay No domestic exists due health concerns appropriate suitable each counterpart featuring appropriately refers small-scale subsequent children don’t need Grandma’s collapsible crib changing pad Sprinkles gender previous offspring sip planned refreshments meet Gender reveal Maternity package box another acquire necessities Postpartum 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