Son's First birthday - Poland tradition celebration?

LilMommy 1 | -

11 Nov 2009 / #1

HI it's my son's first birthday on the 16 th of Nov. I was wondering what are some polish traditions I should be celebrating with him???

1jola 14 | 1875

11 Nov 2009 / #2

Birthday cake with one candle. You know it is more for you than for him, but he will enjoy it also. This tradition is repeated every year. :)

Polonius3 980 | 12275

11 Nov 2009 / #3

An old Polish tradition on the 1st birthday is to set the baby on a carpeted floor. Round him/her should be equidistantly arranged: a book, a banknote, a rosary and a vodka glass (kieliszek). The thing the baby reaches for first is supposed to foretell its future (intellectual, business tycoon, priest/nun or drunk). Naturally it's all tongue in cheek but it does provide the family with a bit of diversion.