Is the baby's birthday a solar calendar or a lunar calendar?
In the ceremony of grasping the week, parents will put some items around the baby that represent different occupations and qualities, such as pens, books, abacus, coins and so on. Then, the parents will let the baby grasp one of the items freely. According to what the baby holds, people will speculate on the baby's future career and personality characteristics.
The origin of "Catch the Week" can be traced back to ancient China, when people thought that they could predict their future success and happiness by observing their own behaviors and choices. Although modern science has proved that this prediction is inaccurate, grasping the week is still regarded as an interesting traditional custom and has been preserved by many families.
In China, Gregorian birthday is the most commonly used date system, because it is consistent with international standards and easy to calculate and record. Therefore, the baby's weekly activities are usually based on the birthday of the solar calendar. There are also some families who choose to celebrate their babies' birthdays according to the lunar calendar, because the lunar birthday is more in line with the customs and festivals of China traditional culture.
In short, the baby's grasp of the week is based on the birthday of the solar calendar, which is a traditional activity to celebrate the baby's first birthday, aiming at predicting the baby's future fate and personality characteristics. Whether according to the birthday of the solar calendar or the lunar calendar, grasping the week is an interesting and meaningful celebration, which allows family, relatives and friends to share the joy of baby growth.