"Predicting What Kind of Child They Will Become? The Trendy and Adorable 'Choice Ceremony' to Celebrate a Child's First Birthday!"

Events You Want to Do on Your Child's First Birthday＊

When it comes to events for a child's first birthday, these three come to mind.

✅ Issho-mochi (a rice cake carried on the back, symbolizing a life free from food troubles and wishing for healthy growth)

✅ Smash cake (eating cake with hands)

✅ Selection ceremony (foretelling the child's talents and future occupation)

In this article, I will introduce the event "Selection ceremony" that is held on a child's first birthday＊

What is the Selection Ceremony??

The selection ceremony is a type of fortune-telling that has been passed down in Japan.

Various items are placed in front of the baby, and the item they choose will predict their future profession, talents, personality, and values. (For example, if they choose an abacus, they will become good at business!)

Originally, the actual item for the abacus was prepared, but recently, many people seem to be using a simplified version with cards＊

Traditional items include "abacus," "money," "brush," "scissors," "ruler," and "chopsticks," but feel free to enjoy modern adaptations or add to the traditional items＊

What Should I Prepare?

Here are the items to prepare for the "Selection Ceremony" and their meanings♡

The items arranged for the selection ceremony should symbolize professions and talents＊

For example...

Abacus: Good at business; skilled in calculations

Money/Wallet: Will not struggle with money in the future; will become wealthy

Brush/Pen/Colored Pencils: Has literary or artistic talent

Scissors: Will have dexterous hands; will be fashionable

Ruler: Will be meticulous and own a big house in the future

Chopsticks/Spoon: Will not struggle with food; potential chef

Dictionary: Excellent academic performance; knowledgeable

Ball/Shoes: Good at sports

Balloon: Will soar to great heights

Claves or Bells: Musician

Toy Stethoscope: Doctor

Screwdriver or Pliers: Carpenter

Mirror: Will be fashionable; related to modeling or fashion

Microphone: Singer

Smartphone or PC: Will work in IT

Not Just Items, But Also Words.

Recently, some people are preparing stylish selection cards that also predict personality♡

Writing them in English makes them look cute＊

Love: Affectionate

Ring: Happy marriage

Sports: Good at sports

Friends: Blessed with friends

Challenge: Will take on new things

Dream: Will have dreams and pursue them

Beer: Good at socializing

Positive: Cheerful

Diligence: Hard-working

Sociable: Sociable and friendly

Sincerity: Sincere and heartfelt

Music: Musical talent

Art: Artistic talent

Mirror: Fashionable; showbiz

Kind: Compassionate and kind

Leadership: Possesses leadership skills

Calm: Has a calm demeanor

Rice: Will not struggle with food

World: Will spread their wings in the world

Money: Will become rich

Rules: Meticulous and responsible

Dictionary: Excellent academic performance

Scissors: Dexterous hands

Next, let's introduce some stylish designs for selection cards♡

Design of Selection Cards

① Stylish monochrome design♡

② Cut out faces like LINE stickers＊

③ Incorporate monochrome photos♩

④ Miffy＊

⑤ A natural design in calligraphy on craft paper＊

⑥ Gentle touch illustrations♡

⑦ Selection ceremonies with meanings based on flower language are also wonderful＊

⑧ Illustrations drawn by mom♡

⑨ Cute bear design＊

⑩ Curious George♡

⑪ An idea of "Selection stacking blocks" instead of selection cards was also found＊

I Want to Try It for the 1-Year Celebration♡

The traditional event "Selection ceremony" to celebrate a child's first birthday.

It makes the future more exciting to wonder, "They chose chopsticks because they love food! Maybe they'll become a chef?♡" or "Choosing the baseball could mean they may become a baseball player!"

You can make your own selection cards, purchase them from handmade creators, or buy them on Rakuten. Be sure to give it a try during this milestone of turning one♡

➡ Purchase selection cards here＊