Shop or I’ll shoot! Is it because we’re in the midst of a nonsensical war, or because we have a republican as president? Whatever the reason, gun-shaped objects seem to be all the rage these days. So, if you’ve got a thing for guns, (handguns, pistols, revolvers or whatever shoots), here’s a list of items to admire. Or loathe. Your choice
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Shiho repurposes an egg carton and some magazine pages to create a funky Easter gift box. As featured in NY Japion newspaper.
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In Chinese culture, a baby’s first month birthday calls for a celebration. Proud parents introduce their latest addition to friends and relatives by holding a red egg and ginger party. Traditionally, the baby’s name is also announced at this time.
Guests attending red egg and ginger parties bring gifts. Lysee or “lucky money” in red envelopes is often given to baby boys, while girls may receive expensive jewelry. The guests don’t leave empty handed, either. The parents hand out red-dyed eggs, symbolizing happiness and the renewal of life.
Red egg and ginger parties have their origins in ancient Chinese culture. As in other countries, infant mortality rates in China were quite high prior to the medical advances of the twentieth century. A baby who reached one month of age was likely to survive, and so the event was celebrated.
Traditionally, this was also a time to reintroduce the mother to the world. The Chinese believe mothers are in a highly weakened state in the period immediately following birth. Just as English custom calls for new mothers to enjoy a brief period of confinement, Chinese mothers have traditionally been expected to rest indoors for one full month after giving birth. This helped ensure they didn’t become overtired, or contract any germs or illnesses from the outside world that could prove dangerous in their weakened state. Besides resting, they drank a nutritious broth made with pig’s feet, eggs, vinegar and ginger. Many new mothers still follow this ritual today.
In recent years, some of the traditions surrounding red egg and ginger parties have been modified. Parents may choose to hold the celebration at a fancy restaurant, complete with costumed Chinese performers or even a children’s magician or just a bbq at their home. Also, the baby may be anywhere from one to three months old by the time the party is held. But the custom of passing out red-dyed eggs continues. Parents may also use the brightly colored eggs to announce the birth; an even number of eggs are sent out for a boy, and an odd number to announce a baby girl.
Krystal and Kaitlyn’s father owns a warehouse. This is where we decided to have Kaitlyn’s Red Egg and Ginger Party. After giving birth there is no way I wanted to deal with the clean up at our home. It was the perfect place to keep the kids entertained and we served a buffet of food.
Information from : http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa012303a.htm
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The best Christmas gift ever exchanged…EVER. See how the Eggstractor really works!
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visit www.altereglow.co.uk for the glow egg, glowsticks, glow products, glow in the dark and flashing accessories
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