What is a baby shower? This is a simple celebration to celebrate the coming of a new baby. This even usually takes place a few months before the baby is born or a few days after it is born. To trace the origins of this event is not an easy task. However, it is believed that baby showers were already being held during the Egyptian and Roman times. Like the modern day showers, gifts were also given to the mother to-be or the new mother. Gifts were typically handmade, which can include clothing, blankets, and even food. Despite the thousand-year difference, these types of gifts are still very popular today.

Other than handmade gifts, the guests also give out gifts that have high monetary value. These gifts can be made from silver or gold, a tradition that is said to be patterned after the Magis gave out gold, frankincense and myrrh. These gifts are intended to help the new family get started. However, in the modern-day baby showers it is hard to find people who are willing to give out such expensive gifts. Nevertheless, the gifts given during these baby showers can still help the new family get things going with their newborn baby.

In the Victorian ear, a baby shower is a celebration that revolves around women only. This is usually in the form of tea parties and is typically held a few days or weeks after the baby is born. This is done so because during the Victorian period a pregnant woman is not allowed to go out or be seen in public. Handmade gifts are given to the new mother while the grandmother gives the new mother gifts made from silver.

As time passes by baby showers are no longer women-centric. Now, you can see fathers, brothers, uncles, and male friends taking part in the baby shower.