Food Trivia Question from the Oriental Oasis Newsletter
TRIVIA QUESTION: Proud American fathers used to pass out cigars when a child is born. How do Chinese parents traditionally celebrate a child's birth?
TRIVIA ANSWER: In China, it is customary to celebrate a new arrival in the family by holding a "Red Egg and Ginger Party," when the child is between one to three months old. (Eggs are a symbol of fertility in Chinese culture). Hard-boiled eggs dyed red are featured, along with candied ginger. According to some sources, an even number of eggs means a daughter has been born, while an odd number represents a son.
