Tol-Korean First Birthday Celebration
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I will bring your children from the east...
With the popularity of Korean adoptions, the centuries old traditional Korean Tol celebration is alive and well in the USA. (You will also see this occasion spelled "Dol" or "dol janchi") This first birthday of a Korean child is still celebrated as a time of congratulations for their parents and family. In Korean culture this milestone event is marked with the making and wearing of the Hanbok, the traditional dress worn during festivals and celebrations, and tables set with dozens of varying symbolic foods.
In the modern Tol, taking a picture of the child is an important part of the event. The photo is generally taken with the child seated and a Korean traditional screen used as the background. These photos can be taken in advance and used as the focus of the Tol invitation.
Steeped in custom and tradition, this birthday celebration continues to say "Saengil chukha hamnida". Happy Birthday.
For more information, see our blog article on Korean First Birthday Celebrations and our tol invitation designs.
Korean First Birthday Hanbok on eBay
The birthday child traditionally wears a handmade Hanbok for this special occasion.
Korean Celebration Articles
- Korean Birthday Celebrations - from asianinfo.com
- All about the important Korean birthday celebrations... 100 day celebration, first birthday, 60th birthday and 70th birthday.
- Korean cultural and educational boutique.
- Online store Includes hanboks for purchase or rental, gifts, and party supplies.
- Korean First Birthday Blog Article
- One persons description of the occasion, with humorous modern additions to add to the table for the baby's item selection.
- Kimchi Mamas Blog
- Korean Baby Traditions Blog discussing foods, newborn traditions, and the 100 day and Dol celebrations.
Share your story about your Tol!
Let other parents hear your story to help them plan a very special Tol for their baby.
Don't forget to include a photo of your baby in his/her hanbok!
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- Cute as can be lens and Blessed by your Baby's 1st Birthday neighborhood Squid Angel
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- For a beautiful Tol gift or greeting card, see the work from this illustrator. An don't miss this article about Korean first birthday ceremonial wear and traditions.
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Korean First Birthday Gifts on Cafepress
Korean First Birthday Photos
Check out the work of these talented photoraphers to see Tol babies at their parties.
- Entwined Studio
- Korean first birthday celebrations
- Photos of a Korean first birthday party by Phillip Choi, a very talented photographer.
- I wish I could catch a toddler on film as this man does. Beautiful photos of several Korean first birthday celebrations.
- One family's first birthday celebration
- Celebration of a Korean-style first birthday in the traditional manner.
- Korean first birthday photos on Flickr
- Great photos of a Korean first birthday baby!
- Photos of two Tol (Dol) celebrations with incredible food displays.
- One woman's celebrations for her two children. Absolutely beautiful and very descriptive of the Korean Tol traditions, decorations and foods served.
Korean gifts
Fun, handmade gift items with Korean flair
- MullyBeans Etsy shop Korean collection
- Lovely traditional Korean hair clips
- Korea-and-More eBay Store
- Hanboks for various ages and accessories
- Little Buddha Baby
- Korean baby gift ideas.
- Adorable knitted baby hats
- Baby hats, infant headbands, newborn flower hats, toddler beanie hats and everything in between! Cute & stylish headwear for little ones at Baby I Love U online baby product shop.
Korean First Birthday Recipes
- Jap-chae Korean Stirfried Noodles
- Jap-Chae, Korean stirfried noodles, is known as a "party food" in Korea. At every wedding or at baby's first birthday party, you will find tons of these.
- Kalbi Recipe : Korean BBQ Shortribs Marinade
- Yummy party fare!
Inspiration for your Celebration
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