As my second child soon turns 1, we’ve decided to organize a small family gathering at home to celebrate her 1st birthday. I haven’t yet thought of a birthday theme, if any. Her birthday is in two weeks time but I thought we wouldn’t be doing anything at all due to Covid-19 disruptions. So I’ve left everything to the last minute! I know I’m making her a cake in the form of a number 1. That’s just about it!I have thought about the ‘Quccija’ though, as its called in Malta. A Maltese tradition dating back to the 18th Century. Many objects symbolizing a profession are placed on a rug around the baby and the first one she picks is meant to predict her future career or lifestyle.My first born picked up a kitchen utensil, meaning he might become a chef or baker. I picked up an egg, meaning I would have a house full of things (which I don’t because I like minimalism), many kids (two are more than enough 😅) and a long life (hope so!).These are the items I will be placing for my daughter to choose from:
- Kitchen Utensil – Chef
- Calculator – Accountant
- Rosary bead – Nun
- Egg – full life
- Computer mouse – I.T
- Money – Wealthy/Business
- Pen – Lawyer/Notary/Writer
- Thermometer – Doctor
- Measuring Tape – Tailor/Fashion
- Book – Scholar/Intelligent
- Paintbrush – Artist
- Chalk – Teacher
- Maracas – Musician
- Ball – Sports
- Comb – Hairdresser
- Lipstick – Make up Artist/Beautician
Have I left something out? What did you pick?
