One of the major events in our busy schedule last week was a One Year Birthday Ceremony, Korean-style. I messed up on the starting time, so we missed the beginning. That makes me especially grateful for the photos taken by Martin Sieg. Nice job, Martin, and thank you!
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Grandparents: longtime friends Ulli and Crawf Walker. Parents: Julianna and Brendan Walker. Star: Hayden Walker
The ceremony dates back to times when many infants didn’t make it to their first birthday, so when one did, it was something to celebrate! The child would have a life … but what kind of life? The answer was on the altar and the child would choose.
Tokens representing various career paths and life experiences were arrayed on the table. The birthday girl was urged to pick one up, indicating her future. Would she be rich? Join the military or government? Would she never go hungry or take up the arts?
Hayden knew what she wanted and chose well. Long life! A skein of yarn (or string) symbolizes longevity for Hayden.
Because Hayden is a Canada Day baby, it wasn’t easy to find a party room that would open on the holiday. Artisans At Work came through, so remember them if you need a small but very serviceable meeting space. Hat’s off to Brendan for his ability as a highly skilled chef (his profession). He had to cater the event himself because of holiday closures. I guess Hayden picked the right Dad, too.