Kids Events

in America

►Table of contents◄ Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Table of contents Introductory quiz: overall trends Baby events - Baby shower - Baptism party Kids´ parties Coming-of-age parties - Bar & Bat Mitzvah - Quinceañera - Sweet Sixteen Conclusion

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Introductory quiz: overall trends

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion Question 1: What is a ‘Daddy’s shower’? a) daddy takes a shower b) a baby shower for the dad-to-be c) daddy is showing off

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion Question 2: What is a ‘Blessingway’? a) a baby shower that is focused on emotional and spiritual support b) a baby shower that is focused on giftgiving c) a baby shower that is focused on president Bush that blesses the baby

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion Question 3: Which of the following statements is correct? a) the use of anything natural, such as pumpkins, flowers, moss, stones is very trendy b) the use of anything natural, such as pumpkins, flowers, moss, stones is not trendy c) the use of anything natural, such as pumpkins, flowers, moss, stones is forbidden

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Baby shower ►Baptism parties

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Baby shower What is a baby shower? Traditions and trends Activities

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►What is a baby shower? celebration gifts tradition in the US influenced by the American culture or media

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Traditions and trends traditionally only for the mother-to-be in recent times also for men European countries = new trend increasingly popular in Africa, Asia and Latin America traditionally only for the first child traditionally shower is given by someone else “tummy-rubbing” = new trend before of after birth?

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Activities baby shower bingo guess the birth date or guess the sex guess the baby food flavour serving cake opening the gifts in front of the guests diaper throw game; the diapers have chocolate or candies

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Baptism parties The celebration Practical organization

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►The celebration other term = christening symbols to celebrate faith and the beginning of a new phase of life examples

Table of contents ►Baby events◄ Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Practical organization formal religious ceremony balance between solemnity and happiness proximity to the Church is the key places where you can have a baptism party white cake with white frosting personalized baptism party invitations Solemnity = ceremony

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Practical organization Ages and stages Themes Activities Party favors Food Decoration

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Ages and stages ages 1-2: small, short parties, usually a family celebration ages 3-5: short parties, usually home-based, child-centred ages 6-9: longer parties, involve the child in the party preparation ages 10-12: theme parties, cool and challenging activities 13 and up: party needed? Pizza and movies, restaurant

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Themes ages 1-2: favourite character, animal, zoo, teddy bear, dolls, ... ages 3-5: trains, legos, dinosaurs, princesses & knights, ... ages 6-9: magic, space, sports, treasure hunt, race cars, ... ages 10-12: beach party, pool party, video arcade, sixties, ... 13 and up: sweet 16, BBQ, Hawaii, pool party, ...

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Activities a typical 2 hour party agenda might look like this: -15-20 min: greet arrivals, free play and unstructred activities - 30-45 min: organized games and activities - 15-20 min: refreshments - 20-30 min: additional organized games and activities - 15-20 min: free play and unstructured activities

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Activities arrival activities activity centers group activities arts & crafts entertainment free play

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Party favours nice way to thank your guests colourful paper bags with favours, prizes, completed art projects provide a couple of extra favor bags for unexpected guests can become expensive! Party favour = little gift for the guests to thank them

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Food from just cake and ice-cream to full meals kid-friendly snacks: easy, cheap & popular with kids party theme may influence the type of food sometimes it’s easier to buy pre-prepared, take-out or delivered foods plan on 2 drinks per child and have extra on hand if it fits in your budget, you can take the guests out to eat

Table of contents Baby events ►Kids’ parties◄ Coming-of-age parties Conclusion ►Decoration party ware sets balloons streamers confetti banners

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Bar & Bat Mitzvah ►Quinceañera ►Sweet Sixteen

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Bar & Bat Mitzvah What is a Bar Mitzvah Catering Teen‘s wishes Spiritual theme Thematic decoration Budget & rising prices

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►What is a Bar Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah - since 15th century, evolved custom - age of 13 - allowed to lead prayer services - bar Mitzvah speech after prayer service Bat Mitzvah - since 1922 - age of 12 - celebration generally in presence of women only

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Catering dual menu‘s for kids/adults kids eat on the run, adults are served seated mail separate room for kids lunchtime mitzvahs during Sabbath

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Teen‘s wishes child‘s wishes and the milestone they have achieved are are the focal points example: Universal Studio‘s

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Spiritual theme spiritual theme = boring? can be limiting from a design perspective possible to be original without being garish

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Thematic decoration example 1: The Red Tent - biblical theme, based on a book - flagstones - earthenware - brass urns - a lot of fruit - typical flora (reed, figs and dates) - jewels - tents

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Thematic decoration example 2: Desert Camp - velvet in shades of olive, gold red and purple - watering hole - wave-effect projection on ceiling - authentic food market

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Budget & rising prices appointed area to hold the mitzvah determines the event‘s price tag quality & interesting = custom & expensive all events have to be different and unique this philosophy takes the mitzvah‘s to dazzling new levels influence of the media

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Quinceañara What is a Quinceañera History Rituals Party Dress Practical organization

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►What is a Quinceañera = a young woman's celebration of her fifteenth birthday

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►History Mayans and Aztecs the girl was ready for womanhood and marriage learning her duties today: responsible, dating, learning religion

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Rituals a special Mass 14 couples walk down the aisle porcelain doll changing her shoes from flats to heels Mass = thanksgiving

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Party in the past: a trip today: a party

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Dress long pink or white gowns form very formal to quite casual

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Practical organization good preparation keep in mind: culture, tradition and budget invitations ceremony & church reception dinner & dance decoration transportation photographer shoes

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Sweet Sixteen = a traditional birthday party usually for girls 16 = age obtain a driver‘s license in US & Canada MTV: „ My Super Sweet Sixteen“ fake phenomenon

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Practical organization less thinking of culture and tradition theme guest list creative location food music special cake

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties ►Coming-of-age parties◄ Conclusion ►Movie „My Super Sweet Sixteen“

Table of contents Baby events Kids’ parties Coming-of-age parties ►Conclusion◄ ►Conclusion any mile-stone during the development of American children leads automatically to an exuberant celebrated event in Europe: a slight evolution more and more, people appeal to professionals to have their events organised the generation of today grew up with TV, the internet and glossy magazines: they want exclusivity increased workload in schools and offices their free time is very important to them filled with diverse and satisfying activities

Kids Events

by 2487sara on Aug 12, 2009

Accessibility

Categories

Upload Details

Usage Rights

1 Embed 2

Statistics

Kids Events — Presentation Transcript