Is it just me or does the computer, namely Google, tend to make time disappear?? What the..?
I swear I sat down to check my email really quick this afternoon and four hours later....
Seriously, the Google time-warp drew me in before I even knew what was happening!
So what have I been doing for hours upon hours?? Basically all things Korean and adoption. We've learned a lot. And there are actually a few pretty cool sites.
One of my favs:
http://littleseouls.mybisi.com/
Its a Korean culture and educational boutique with super cute stuff. They have beautiful hanboks (the traditional Korean dress) and cute books, toys, pjs.
Two little cuties sporting hanboks.... apparently its a bit chilly, too!
Also found today in our Googlefest Time Vortex...
The Dol and its mondo-importance. Who knew??? Not me.
Dols are apparently a pretty important celebration. And by important, I mean, it had better be a good one because its the best party you'll have for the next 6 decades!
The big birthday celebrations in Korean culture.... the Dol (1st birthday) and the Hwangap (60th birthday). Like I said, livin' it up in diapers to.. living it up in diapers! ;)
Just kidding, Dad! I know 60 is NOT OLD!!
Anyway, the history and process of the Dol party is interesting....
In the past, the death rate for children was extremely high for babies in Korea. Many died before their first birthday. After the age of one year, the survival rate steeply increased, making this milestone a very happy one for the child’s parents. It has also been a custom to celebrate a child’s 100 day birthday (baek-il) , but in most areas this birthday is less important than the Dol and any celebrations are smaller in scale.
Doljabee is a Korean 1st birthday tradition where the baby goes around the table and picks up items that attract her. The baby’s future is predicted according to the what she grabs. The first and second items the baby grabs are considered the most important. Usually Korean parents place the items that they want the child to choose near to the edge of the table. The baby’s future is predicted according to the items:
thread: the baby will have a long life
jujube: the baby will have many descendants
book, pencil, or related items: the baby will become a successful scholar
money, rice, or rice cake: the baby will have great wealth
So, thanks to the miracle of Google, we've all been educated on just a wee bit of Korean culture today. Aren't you wondering what the heck "jujube" is now? Guess I'll have to Google it..
Dammit! See?
Just when you think you're out, they drag you back in. ;)
Now, Stuart will probably get excited about a blog... if we're quoting the Godfather, well, that changes everything! Men are so weird.
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