Red eggs, gift of the first month of life

Chinese red eggs

Westerners usually celebrate the first year of our children. At least in my country that is what happens. The first year of life of a human being is celebrated with joy and it is surely the first birthday party with the whole family together. Celebrations are something very cultural and each society has its own.

In the case of Chinese babies his parents and relatives celebrate the first month of life. If one goes back in history without a doubt that a child lived a whole month it was a reason for joy centuries ago, when there were no medicines and newborns could succumb to any cold, virus or bacteria. But traditions are always deeply rooted and they endure, endure and endure. So the Chinese custom is to celebrate the child's first month. How?

Well, gifts are exchanged with family and friends, especially red eggs. The chinese red eggs They are a symbol of eternal life for the family and are given especially if the newborn is a male, We already know how little women were considered in ancient Chinese society so the birth of a male ensured the continuity of the family surname and your strength.

These Chinese eggs are cooked and then painted red with a damp paper.

More information - Customs and manners in China

Source and photo - Cultural China


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