traditional party - Kara's Party Ideas

This TRADITIONAL KOREAN DOL {1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY} submitted by Tara Odenthal of Tine and Thread is just darling. Every detail is perfect!

Here is what Tara had to say about planning the party- “My husband is Korean, so it was important to me to honor my son’s Korean heritage by giving him a Korean first birthday, called a dol. For those of you that aren’t too familiar with the tradition, first birthdays in Korea are a big event. In the past, disease and malnutrition caused high infant mortality rates. When a baby made it to his/her first birthday, it was cause for celebration. I personally love the tradition. Family and friends gather together, pray for the child and share food. The main event of the dol, called the dol janchi, is a game telling the child’s future as an adult. Several items are placed in front of the baby and he/she chooses one. Whatever item is chosen symbolically foretells his/her future. For my son, we let him chose between a computer mouse, a pen, money, rice and the Bible. If he chose the pen, the tradition is that he will be a scholar as an adult. The mouse is for a computer genius, rice means an abundant life and the Bible means a minister. It took many months of planning, but it was truly a labor of love. I enjoyed every second.” Vendors and Credits: Photography: Laura Iz Photography Cake: The Cake House in Buena Park Cake Topper: Knitting Dreams Bouncer: Jump Action Invitations/Welcome Sign/Favor Tags/Thank You cards: Little Seouls Party Food: Waba Grill Tables and Linens: Create a Party Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Ribbon Lollipop Sticks Paper Plates, Napkins, Cups Crepe Paper Streamers Tiered Cupcake Stand Striped Paper Straws Blue Swirl Lollipops