Europeans, South Americans and just about all foreigners new to this tradition, tremble at the discovery of “the baby shower.”
The idea of celebrating anything before its outcome is usually taboo in most cultures; and while you may screw up and celebrate your team’s future win in a moment of euphoria, you would never celebrate your child before birth. Maybe a longer history has taught them a few extra lessons, such as not tempting fate.
But when faced with a baby shower, the dilemma is usually the same. Do we fold to American customs and buy the next item on the registered list? Or do we search for that perfect baby shower gift that still abides by our cultural beliefs?
The brilliant solution to this conundrum lies back in the old world. What would you gift an expecting mother back home?
It is commonly noted how mothers posses an elevated awareness when it comes to their children. From understanding their child’s needs to determining their health, a mother’s bond may allow them to know if there is anything wrong with their child even when physically separated …