Can anyone explain the custom in Bangladesh to give a newborn baby girl a pearl necklace?
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the pearl is a symbol of pureness in india
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How about a photo album. With pictures of birth to present pictures of this precious beauty. Along with camera and film,attach a beautiful outfit too.
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Dude, if you're willing to pay under $100, then get her a sterling silver necklace with her birthstone in it.  It will be a sure hit and a Christmas to remember.  But if it still costs too much, then just use www.overstock.com.  Okay, so yeah.
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I think it is very appropriate.  The Godparents have agreed to be a spiritual and religious leader, as well as support and friend for you daughter as she grows up.  This is a big commitment.  A small gift, such as maybe a gift card, or a small bouquet of flowers, would be a good sign of appreciation for such a commitment and dedication.  If you feel uncomfortable buying them gifts, maybe take them out to a nice brunch or supper following the ceremony.\n\nA baptism is about the child, or your daughter, but more than that it is about a COMMUNITY, the community of the church accepting your daughter into their christian family and vowing to help raise her as a disciple.  The godparents represent this acceptance, and are the primary people in charge of this important and large task.
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It means "precious," "jewel." It can be used for baby, but it can be used for other things as well.\n\nYes, it is written in English alphabets but is acutally Chinese in "ping yin"
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I believe, if my facts are correct, she was given the necklace as a gift of good luck of sorts, during the pilot series of Bewitched. However, I'm not quite sure of who gave it to her.
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good question -- i've asked it myself. what i've come up w/thru googling is that it's a custom derived from european handfasting ceremony. i've also read that it was "made up" by the enslaved africans. here's a couple sources
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ITS NOT PAGAN.\n\nSET ASIDE A DAY TO HONOR THE BIRTH OF JESUS.\nGIFT GIVING REPRESENTS THE THREE GIFTS JESUS RECEIVED.\n\nNOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS.\n\nCHARITY---GIFT OF LOVE..........\nCHARITY COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SIN..\nTRY IT.............DOES A BODY GOOD.
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I think because you are "showering the baby with gifts"...\n\nHistory of Baby Showers\n\n\n \n\nAlthough the custom of helping expectant parents plan for a new baby has been a tradition for centuries, the origin of the modern baby shower is unknown. There is evidence that ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians and the Romans, often bestowed small gifts upon newborn children, or presented the parents with a hand-made gift after the child was born. However, baby showers as we know them today were not common until after World War II - possibly one of the first manifestations of the baby boom. \n\nBaby showers have always served several purposes. They allow friends and family to share the joy and excitement of welcoming a new life into the world, and they provide emotional support to new parents. It is not uncommon for an expectant mother or father to be nervous about their new role as a parent. A friendly word of advice from a friend or family member can be extremely helpful, and the presence of everyone who attends the shower is a supportive gesture that many appreciate. \n\nThe expense of a baby can put quite a strain on a couple's budget, especially if the mother will no longer be working. Baby showers offer a chance for friends and family to help expectant parents with the costs of preparing for and caring for a newborn. New parents always need both fun and practical things, and hand-made gifts or toys create memories that last a lifetime. \n\nTraditionally, baby showers were celebrated by a new mother and only her closest friends after the baby had been born. At the time, it was considered presumptuous to hold a baby shower before the child was born (which is still the case in some cultures.) Over time, however, old traditions have relaxed, allowing for "couple showers" to which men are invited, and celebrations in the workplace that co-workers can attend. It is no longer necessary to wait until the baby is born, unless the mother-to-be prefers to wait until after she has given birth.
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A braclet with her name engraved on it or something.  Silver chain necklace.  They aren't too expensive
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It's a type of weaving, South American in origin, has a spiritual/religious meaning. Simplest form is the child's project with craft sticks and yarn, but they can be much more eleborate than that.
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Give Madi something pretty, like this necklace: http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=2294655&web_id=2294655&ocm=sekw
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Here are some sites that may help you:\n\nhttp://www.sheikhmohammed.co.ae/english/history/history_pearl.asp\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_hunting\nhttp://www.divingheritage.com/pearldivingkern.htm
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Don't tell them.  To them, the baby is beautiful even if it is ugly.  Just congratulate them on the baby and say which parent it resembles the most ;)
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It's a religious custom; a "good Jew" like Jesus would be circ'd.  It's a health issue in countries where there are tons of other health issues; circucisionis the least of their worries.  It's not commonly done in western Europe, and in the US recently the rate is only about 50% of newborn boys.\n\nInsurance won't cover it any more.  It's unnecessary.
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Cheap: Diapers.  \n\nMedium: A blanket.\n\nExpensive: A brass crib.\n\n\nI like to give to the new born's a mix.  A simple shirt (cheap) with a little 18K gold (expensive) medallion attached to it.  \n\nIf the mother is a relative, also in a small plastic bag a couple incense sticks and a little silver jar with ointment.
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A nice thing would be to ask the advice of her parents. it shows respect and what the family values. Find out what they think is approprite. Ask them to keep it a secret but they will appreciate that you asked because the girl is young and under their care. Get a few ideas from them then pick one. If you want to give an additional gift or something of your own idea...ask them what they think. "Would you mind if i gave her a bracelet or stuffed animal etc"? then you are free to give but have checked in with them.