Baby Celebrations Around the World

Different cultures celebrate babies differently. Here are traditions from around the world.

Jewish: Brit Milah / Simchat Bat

Bris (circumcision) for boys on day 8. Simchat Bat or Zeved Habat for girls. Both include naming ceremonies.

Celebration in the 7th month of pregnancy. Includes blessings, gifts, traditional food, and henna.

Held when baby is one month old. Red eggs and ginger symbolize happiness and luck.

40-day postpartum rest period where new mother is cared for by female relatives.

Baek-il celebrates baby's 100th day. Doljanchi is the first birthday, featuring a fortune-telling game.