World Baby Customs
Introduction
Not every culture does baby showers, but almost every culture has some kind of tradition when a baby is born and a lot of them are way more interesting than balloons and diaper cakes. This game is all about those customs. You’ll read out a baby-related tradition like putting butter on a baby’s nose (yep, that’s a thing) and guests guess where it’s from. Some are heartwarming. Some are wild. Some sound totally made up… but aren't. It’s simple, funny, and kind of eye-opening. Even people who don’t usually like games end up leaning in and wanting to hear more. And hey, you might walk away with a new idea or two for your own family.
What You’ll Need
- A list of 10–15 baby customs from different places keep it short, sweet, and a little weird if you want
- Answer sheets or just plain paper and pens
- A list of answers with a quick one-sentence backstory for each custom (just enough to explain the 'why')
- Optional: a globe, map, or string-and-pin board if you want to get visual
- Optional: a little prize for the top guesser candy, a candle, something simple
How to Play
- You’ll read out a baby tradition and have people guess where it’s from. You can go with multiple choice or let them just take a wild guess.
- For example, say: 'In this country, parents don’t name the baby until the seventh day.' Or: 'It’s good luck to hang garlic in the baby’s room.'
- Guests write down their answers (or shout them out if you want to keep it loud and fun).
- After each round, reveal the answer and tell a tiny bit about it nothing long, just something like, 'That’s a Nigerian tradition; they wait to name the baby to make sure the baby is strong and healthy.'
- Whoever gets the most right wins. Or don’t keep score just enjoy the weirdness and good conversation it sparks.
Fun Variations
Mix in a few totally fake customs and ask guests to guess which ones are made up
Break into teams and let people debate their answers before locking them in
Ask guests if their own families have any baby customs you'll get some cool stories
Put a small map on the wall and let people stick a pin where they think each tradition comes from
Use tiny props (like baby shoes, herbs, coins) to represent different customs
Why Guests Love It
- It’s something different not the usual baby shower stuff
- Even the quiet guests get into it because it’s low-key and super interesting
- It brings in real culture and history without getting too serious
- There’s always a moment where someone says, 'Wait, that’s REAL?' and everyone cracks up
Conclusion
The World Baby Customs game isn’t just fun it reminds us that people everywhere care deeply about welcoming babies, even if they do it in really different ways. It’s playful, a little surprising, and gives everyone something to talk about that isn’t diapers or due dates. Plus, who wouldn’t want to find out that in some cultures, babies get gold bracelets before they get teeth? Wild, right?
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