From America came the Baby Shower!
Many of you know me and already know that in addition to being Silviadeifiori, I'm a mother; one of those "imperfect" mothers who, however, give it their all, trying to create moments of joy and creativity.
I love “occasions”: birthday parties, special snacks…Carnival, Christmas, Easter and now also Halloween to create and invent decorations (obviously!) and details of all kinds every time.
When my children were born, the "diagnosis" did not exist in Italy. Baby Shower"This kind of celebration hadn't yet arrived from overseas. What a shame! I would have gone wild, and quite a bit…
Baby Shower It means “showering gifts” to the expectant mother and is a celebration to welcome the future birth.
It is mainly the mother-to-be who organizes it, although normally it is her closest friends or relatives who take care of the party.
How does a Baby Shower take place?
First, we deliver the invitations (which must be personalized) as this celebration is a real event.
The party is usually an afternoon tea or a small brunch with friends...strictly female...until, of course, we get to talking about the unborn child!
By default, everything is pink if it's a girl or everything is blue if it's a boy...and if you chose the surprise? Delicate pastel colors will solve every problem!
Tradition would have only women, but today the doors are open to some exceptions... I personally don't agree so much... I like the intimacy and complicity that is created in this particular moment!
The location where the event takes place baby shower It is usually the future parents' home and will be decorated ad hoc starting from the chosen color and also with the motifs already present on the invitations.
Everything in line as always.
It is a must to prepare a dessert sweet table strictly coordinated.
The key moment is when the mother-to-be unwraps the gifts for her little one and each guest gives advice or makes a personal wish to the mother-to-be.
At this point, in theory, simple games begin that test the expectant mother. This last point hasn't actually taken root in Italy, however, the baby shower as a "celebration" is gaining ground in our world, and so I'll try to offer you a few little tips on how to best set up and organize this sweet event!
1. Try to follow a common thread with a color or pattern! This should all be followed by a coordinated image, or graphic style.
2. Create a corner for sweets, one Sweet Table It absolutely must not be missed!
3. Create spaces like a guest book for friends to leave you with dedications, or a closed box with a slot where friends can leave friendly, anonymous advice.
Some gems!!!
The origins of the baby shower they are not certain: it is thought that this custom was started by the ladies of American high society in Victorian era They began offering tea after the birth of the child. At that time, pregnant women could not appear in public.
It seems that the holiday as we know it today was introduced in the early 1900s. The initiator of this tradition was a German immigrant, Franz Schauer. It seems that Schauer, who was a silversmith, tried to sell his products as gifts to wealthy people in New York at the birth of their children.
I hope this summary has given you some insight into how to manage and organize your small private event!
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