Is the Zhuazhou ceremony for 100 days or one year old? How many things are needed for the Zhuazhou ceremony?

As new parents, you may still be unfamiliar with the ceremony of grasping the week-old, and are not quite sure when the ceremony should be held for your child. Let me give you a detailed understanding. So, is the ceremony held at 100 days or one year old? How many things are needed for the one-year-old celebration?

Is the Zhou ceremony 100 days or one year old?

The Zhuazhou ceremony is usually held when the baby is one year old and is also a way to celebrate the first birthday anniversary.

In China, grasping the week is a very traditional one-year-old celebration ceremony. Simply put, on the day when the baby is one year old, the baby "predicts" what kind of person he will become in the future, or what kind of job he will do, etc. by grabbing random objects.

Although the ceremony cannot be arranged from a scientific perspective, as a Chinese tradition, there are still many aspects that parents need to pay attention to when arranging it; when placing the grasping objects, parents must put the grasping objects on a red cloth, and pay attention to arranging all the objects evenly in a circular or fan shape in front of the baby, and make sure that the baby is at a close distance to each object; after arranging the grasping objects, before grasping the week, the elders should offer sacrifices to the ancestors and gods. Finally, parents should never give any guidance during the "Zhuazhou" ceremony.

How many things are needed for the Zhou ceremony?

1. Brushes, pens, and books: These imply that the child may become a calligrapher or scholar when he grows up. Some places also interpret this as the child will be very smart and be able to get into a good university when he grows up.

2. Abacus and calculator: It means that the child may become a businessman or a trader in the future, which is a symbol of wealth;

3. Ruler: Ruler means scale and system, and symbolizes lawyers, judges, etc.

4. RMB, coins, and copper coins: They represent that the child may become a banker or a rich person in the future. Some places also interpret this as being able to make money. If the baby grabs RMB during the "Zhuazhou" ceremony, it means that the child may become a rich person or a banker.

5. Official seals, stamps, and private seals: They refer to official positions or official power, and represent that the child will become an official when he grows up. Some people also believe that if a baby catches these items, he will become a leader in some aspects when he grows up.

6. Flute, harmonica, CD, MP3: If the baby grabs items related to musical instruments, some people believe that the baby has a talent for music and may become a musician when he grows up;

7. Calligraphy, colored pencils, and photos: represent artists;

8. Table tennis, badminton: If the baby grabs items related to sports equipment, it means that he may become an athlete in the future. Some places also interpret it as the baby will be healthy and less sick in the future.

9. Stethoscope, gauze, medicine: These are all medical equipment, which means that the baby may become a doctor, nurse or other medical profession in the future;

10. Mobile phones, mice, and keyboards: These items have only been added to the baby's weekly celebrations in recent times. If a baby gets one, it means that the baby can work in the IT, high-tech, or communications industries.

11. Building blocks and screwdrivers: These items represent engineers, architects or designers.

12. Swords, toy guns: represent officers and police.