I can't believe
that it's already Oliver's Dol, 1st Birthday. Oliver's mommy is one of my best
girlfriends and I have been a part of his life even before he was a thought.
Oliver was a miracle baby for his parents. They went through IVF treatments
before having triplets 3 years ago. Last year... mommy wasn't feeling too great
and loe & behold, she was pregnant and Oliver was born. From the
beginning, Oliver was an Ox of a baby, a gentle BIG baby and that has been his
nickname since conception. There were Ox’s at his shower… and now for his BIG
day, it was all about the Ox.
A baby's 1st
birthday is special no matter what, but in the Korean tradition, the 1st
birthday is extra special. In the past, the
death rates for children were high and many children died before their first
birthday, so it was an important milestone for the baby and parents. The whole
village used to celebrate a baby's first birthday, sharing food and wishing for
long life and fortune for the baby. The best part of the celebration is when
the baby is seated in front of a table of foods & objects such as money,
books, rice & string. The baby is then urged to pick up an object from the
table. This object is to tell the child’s future.
Money= Wealth
String= Long Life
Books= Scholar
Rice= Abundant Life
Below are posters & signs for the party... and pictures of the
party. It was a great celebration and I love the LEE's!!
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| Doljabi Poster |
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| Cake Sign |
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| Don't forget to sign the Guest Book! |
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| Welcome Poster |
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| Dohl Presentation |
