In China, when a baby is one year old. there is a fun activity, zhuazhou, at his or her birthday party.
On that day, people usually put some food, toys, and other things on a table. Then , parents put their tables a the table and they can take anything on it.
If a baby takes a pen, people will say he or she may be a good writer in the future. If a baby takes a cooker. people will know he or she will take good care of the family. When a baby takes a cake or a toy, people will think he or she may know how to have a good time in future life.
Zhuazhou has a long history in China. lt begins in the Northern and Southern Dynasties(南北朝). And it becomes popular(受欢迎的) in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Ancient (古代的) people think of it as one of the most important rituals (仪式) in life. Now zhuazhou, is still (仍然) popular. Many Chinese families will have zhuazhou, parties these days zhuazhou, , as an old tradition(传统) in China, shows people's great love for a new member of their family.