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Here a few stories sent to us. If you have more, let us know ! ! !
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"La Camicino della fortuna"
This little silk shirt is offered to the mother when she announces her pregnancy.
It expresses wishes of wealth and happiness. A big difference with France where a "
happy man is one without shirt ".
(Paula MALDINI, Firenze)
"The band on the door "
It is put in place by the father to welcome back the mother and baby from the maternity hospital.
It’s blue for the boys, pink for the girls and is much larger in Venisia (They seem to do
everything bigger over there !). It’s usually found in a flower shop. It tells neighbours
and friends about the happy news
.(Roberto CELLI, Roma)
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"The baby shower"
The baby shower is above all a party among friends. The father is put to the test and has
to go through a series of questions and practical exercises like change the new born with his
eyes closed.
(Raubyn PALMER, Indianapolis)
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"The chicken soup "
After giving birth, the mother has to go through a period of confinement during one month.
During that time, only the family can see the mother and the baby. Grand mothers and Aunts will
prepare hot chicken soup that will help the mother to get her strength back and have a
better milk.
(Lim CHAI RING, Hong Kong)
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"Gold and Jade "
Gold is the symbol of wealth and keeps evil spirits away. Jade protects against accidents.
Both are given at birth. But do not unwrap the gift straight away, that would be against
the etiquette.
(PANG Seng Meng, Beijing)
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