Tradition Chinese baby's full moon

It is customary for Chinese families to celebrate baby's full month, also called Man Yue 滿月, 弥月 or baby's first month. The Chinese parents usually celebrate with a simple full month buffet at home and distributing of full month cakes and gift packs to friends and relatives.

The first month after a baby's birth is a significant time for Chinese families, where it is customary to also distribute baby full month gift packs. During this time, the Chinese parents often celebrate with a buffet lunch, or a celebration. Concurrently, the full month also marks the end of the mother's confinement period.

Typically, a baby full month celebration is held where friends and relatives are invited to welcome the arrival of the new baby to the family. Some may opt to host a simple buffet lunch at home, while others may choose to have a party. Of course, with the new baby as the center of attention, this is an excellent opportunity for the proud parents to show their baby off to the adoration of their guests.

Another special full moon tradition of the Chinese would be the presentation of baby full month gift packs to friends, colleagues and relatives. Delightful treats such as cakes, hard boiled eggs dyed in red and "Ang Ku Kueh" which resemble longevity and prosperity. A must in a full month gift pack would be a red egg in each pack that signifies new life and good luck.

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