Baby gets party for first tooth and internet is unforgiving

The event, organized for a baby named Jacob, featured floral arrangements in shades of blue and white and phrases such as “Jacob's first tooth” and “my first tooth came out”.

"A tiny tooth, a huge milestone. Mom is so proud of you, Jacob, and it was an honor to help make this moment even more special with a custom-made floral arrangement. Every milestone deserves a beautiful celebration," the company wrote on Instagram.

Speaking to news.com.au, the manager of Unique Floral Sydney, Negin Mansouri, acknowledged that the request was unusual, but defended the idea of celebrating important moments, even the simplest ones.

"Everyone's opinion is different, but I believe that every moment, big or small, should be celebrated. Many of my clients just want a reason to celebrate the ones they love, and I find that touching. At the end of the day, these parents just want to make their children feel loved," he said.

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The publication, however, divided opinions. While some internet users mocked the party, others argued that the family had the right to celebrate as they wanted.

"What will you do when the baby takes its first steps? A big party?", wrote a user on X, formerly Twitter.

Another internet user stated that society has reached a stage where “everything becomes content” and everything is used to seek recognition on social networks. Still, he considered that “the money and happiness are theirs” and that, if other people are not paying, they should not interfere.

There were also those who compared the celebration to daycare graduation parties and those who joked about possible future celebrations for other childhood milestones.

On the other hand, some users recalled that the birth or loss of the first tooth is celebrated in different cultures, such as Armenia and Turkey.

"Where I come from, we always celebrate the appearance of the first tooth or the loss of the first tooth. I took every opportunity to show off my baby with crooked teeth," commented one user.

Another user called for more respect for cultural traditions. "Say you don't understand other cultures. Come on, guys, be better," he wrote.

According to the blog The Armenian Kitchen, the Armenian ceremony known as Agra Hadig celebrates the birth of a baby's first tooth. In tradition, the child is placed in front of objects, and the first one he chooses would symbolize his future profession.

The ceremony also includes hadig, a traditional wheat-based dish, spread over a veil or scarf placed over the child's head, as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.

According to the blog, when the celebration takes place in the afternoon, it usually brings together only women and serves sweets. At night, men also participate, and the party can include a full Armenian-style dinner.

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