BABY SHOWER

 How is the arrival of a baby celebrated?

The "baby shower" is celebrated in honor of the future mother. The principle of the "baby shower" is to "shower" the future mother with a shower of gifts. Friends and family members gather by invitation for a sort of return to childhood. On the program: games, sweets, cakes, gifts...

BABY SHOWER AROUND THE WORLD

The idea of ​​the "baby shower" is to honor the future mother and her baby by organizing a party. Originally from the United States, the "Baby shower" brings together loved ones to celebrate the event.

The "baby shower" arrived a little over ten years ago in France and is attracting more and more followers. "The baby shower" is celebrated in many countries. We also find the "Stork party" in South Africa, "Pauch Masian" in Iraq, "Fasadura" in Turkey or even "Fiesta de obsequios" in Latin America...

HOW TO ORGANIZE A "BABY SHOWER"?

You can choose to organize your "baby shower" or let your friends and colleagues do it, anything is possible! Once the date is decided, it is customary to send invitations to your guests.

On the big day, the party usually takes place at your home, at tea time. A theme is chosen for the event. It should reflect your personality.

For a few hours, you will return to your childhood with:

- the decoration of your house,

- a diaper cake,

- sweets,

- balloons,

- a cupcake buffet,

- garlands...

You will receive gifts during your "Baby shower", but you can also offer them to your guests!

GET INSPIRED BY THE INDIAN BABY SHOWER

To stand out when organizing your baby shower, take inspiration from the Indian version called "valaikappu" (which means bangle ceremony). "Valaikappu" symbolizes the transition from woman to mother. This celebration is an opportunity to publicly announce the pregnancy to the entire family.

For the ceremony:

- make two flower garlands for the husband,

- prepare bangles for the mother-to-be,

- draw kōlam on the ground (colorful drawings made of rice powder or lime),

- prepare gifts for the mother,

- sing to liven up the event.

During this bangle ceremony, married women come forward one by one in front of the pregnant woman. They then put bangles around her wrists while saying wishes for the mother-to-be.

It’s up to you to take advantage of these festive and colorful atmospheres to personalize your “baby shower”!