The Chinese regard the completion of the full 30 days since birth as the first birthday of the child. While the scale of the baby full month celebration may vary, most families still celebrate the 30th day of the baby’s birth.
The man yue or “full moon” celebrations mark the beginning of the child’s life in the world and therefore his future good health, happiness and success are of paramount concerns of the baby
The celebration of the baby’s first month also marks the
time that the mother is allowed to take her first bath and wash her hair. The
ritual of hair shaving is also performed on the baby. In some families, the
baby would be dressed up in new clothes, preferably in red, as well as adorned
with gold accessories.
It gives the family the opportunity to present the child to relatives and friends for the first time in the man yue celebration. To indicate the completion of the child’s "full moon", relatives and friends are presented with eggs that have been dyed red for good luck, pickled ginger, meat (usually roast pork and chicken) and traditional cakes.
Gifts given out during the man yue celebrations vary according to the dialect group of the child’s family but red eggs are a must as they symbolise fertility and the life renewal process. Their shape is traditionally associated with harmony and unity. Other common gifts include cakes, chicken, savoury glutinous rice and pig’s trotters. Recipients are in turn expected to give presents to the newborn baby. These gifts are usually presented in the form of gold bangles, chains and sometimes cash in red packets.
Baby full month celebrations sometimes take place in restaurants. The restaurants prepare the red eggs and pickled ginger, which are served to guests when they arrive. Pickled ginger is the food of choice because the Cantonese word for sour has the same pronunciation as the word for grandson, and it is hoped that the sour pickled ginger would signify many more grandsons to come.
It gives the family the opportunity to present the child to relatives and friends for the first time in the man yue celebration. To indicate the completion of the child’s "full moon", relatives and friends are presented with eggs that have been dyed red for good luck, pickled ginger, meat (usually roast pork and chicken) and traditional cakes.
Gifts given out during the man yue celebrations vary according to the dialect group of the child’s family but red eggs are a must as they symbolise fertility and the life renewal process. Their shape is traditionally associated with harmony and unity. Other common gifts include cakes, chicken, savoury glutinous rice and pig’s trotters. Recipients are in turn expected to give presents to the newborn baby. These gifts are usually presented in the form of gold bangles, chains and sometimes cash in red packets.
Baby full month celebrations sometimes take place in restaurants. The restaurants prepare the red eggs and pickled ginger, which are served to guests when they arrive. Pickled ginger is the food of choice because the Cantonese word for sour has the same pronunciation as the word for grandson, and it is hoped that the sour pickled ginger would signify many more grandsons to come.
What are the
different kinds of baby full month packages?
Celebrate the first milestone of your baby with our
attractive and unique baby full month packages. Every gift pack
comes with a corresponding card design. You are welcome to mix and match the
packaging with other card design. You may even personalise and customise the flavours
for they add more life to the special event of your baby, thereby making it
more memorable.
1 Bucket
All buckets come with blue ribbons for baby boy and pink
ribbons for baby girl.
Bucket with candy
Bucket
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
$8.70
Bucket with chocolate
Bucket
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
Chocolate Bar
$11.20
Bucket for sweet tooth
Bucket
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Jellybeans
Chocolate Bars
Lollipop Towel Cupcake
$13.00
Bucket for tea
Bucket
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Tea Bag
Honey
Lollipop Towel Cupcake
$13.50
Bucket and egg
Bucket
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Marshmallows
Mixed Nuts
Red Egg Gummy Bears
Honey
$14.70
2 Pouches
Pouches are available in pink.
Pouch with candy
Pouch
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
$10.20
Pouch with chocolate
Pouch
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jelly Beans
Chocolate Bar
$12.70
Pouch for tea
Pouch
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Tea Bag
Honey
Lollipop Towel Cupcake
$15.00
Pouch and egg
Pouch
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Marshmallows
Mixed Nuts
Red Egg Gummy Bears
Honey
$16.20
3 Mini Suitcases
All mini suitcases come with blue ribbons for baby boy
and pink ribbons for baby girl.
Suitcase with Candy
Mini Suitcase
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
$10.70
Suitcase with Chocolate
Mini Suitcase
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jelly Beans
Chocolate Bar
$13.20
Suitcase for Tea
Mini Suitcase
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Tea Bag
Honey
Lollipop Towel Cupcake
$15.50
Suitcase and Egg
Mini Suitcase
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Marshmallows
Mixed Nuts
Red Egg Gummy Bears
Honey
$16.70
4 Theme Boxes
Below are some sample boxes and sample labels for Pirate
theme, Vehicle theme, Garden Friends theme, Safari theme, Prince, Princess
theme, with many more to come. Almost every theme can be customised for a boy
or a girl.
*Do take note that these are take out boxes, hence
personalisation is only on one side of the box. The overall box is cream
colour*
Box with candy
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
$8.50
Box with chocolate
Box
Personalised Card
Marshmallows
Milk Cookies
Jellybeans
Chocolate Bar
$11.00
Box for tea
Box
Personalised Card
Milk Cookies
Tea Bag
Honey
Lollipop Towel Cupcake
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