Where are we walking and who is invited on the birthday of the child?
First, decide who you want to see on the holiday. It is worth remembering that the main thing at the celebration is the birthday boy, so he should be comfortable. A one-year-old child can be scared of a large number of people. Invite only the closest ones, and spend the rest with your friends the next day. Some parents organize thematic holidays for children. Most often, the favorite cartoons or fairy tales of a child are taken as a basis. In this case, it is necessary to compile a detailed scenario of "1 year to the child," to distribute the roles between the guests, to pick up the appropriate costumes. Invitations can also be stylized. If you decide to send them by mail, then take care of it in advance, so that guests can get them. If you do not hope for mail, you can compose electronic invitations and send them via the Internet.
If you own a spacious apartment, then it can serve as a venue for a banquet. If the square meters do not allow all guests to be accommodated, or if you simply do not want to bother with the preparation of the treats, then you should think about holding an event in a cafe or restaurant. In this case, you need to take into account the quality of food in the institution and the level of safety in the hall, which consists in the absence of heavy decor items, slippery floors, sharp corners.
Feast for baby
Particular attention should be paid to decorating the hall. Often, the restaurant takes responsibility for creating a festive atmosphere indoors, but discuss the details better in advance. If you yourself are engaged in decorating, then balloons will help you. All children adore them. Hang photos of your crumbs throughout the year and sign them. Make a poster "Congratulations to the child 1 year", where the guests can leave their wishes.
Arrange the baby a real holiday - decorate his room. Spread the balls everywhere, post the posters. Let him feel the significance of this day.
Sometimes the restaurant includes the cost of an animator, who plays with the kids, holds contests, gives presents. If there is no such service in the restaurant or you celebrate the birthday of the house, then you can invite the animator yourself. Agree, let it be better the kids will be addicted to the game than chaotic run around, trying to pluck their noses.
Ancient traditions - a highlight of the celebration
A separate part of the festive program can be rituals and traditions. On the first day of the birth of the child, it is customary to seat on natural fur, which symbolizes prosperity, and to shear a strand of hair from him. This is to be done by the godparent, who thus bless him for a happy life.
Then you can conduct a kind of guessing. Put a few items in front of the kid, for example, a book, a purse, a ribbon, etc. The child chooses the one that he liked best, and relatives guess what it means. The book, for example, can symbolize the craving for knowledge, and the wallet - a secure life.
At the end of the evening, make a pleasant surprise and present small souvenirs. It can be cards with a photo, cookies in the form of a single, key rings and much more. Let the first birthday of your crumbs be remembered for a long time by you and your relatives!