What is a good "dol" gift?

meb3031

My Korean-American friend invited me to his son's "dol," or first birthday party. The tradition is probably more important to his wife, who's actually from Korea, but I'd still like to bring something traditional if possible. I can't afford the gold rings they say is the dol tradition, but I'm open to slightly less expensive alternatives!

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I'm not sure if there are any other traditional Korean alternatives but I'm sure most Korean-Americans don't mind the traditional American baby gifts. I've given booties, baby clothes, blankets that have been happily received. It's really the sentiment that matters.

What are good presents for the 1st year birthday?

sgrag3003

I'm going to my friend's child's 1st year birthday party. What would be a good gift?
The Korean's first birthday is very important. Some people give money in a white envelope (how much?) and others give presents (what?).

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I suggest baby pajamas (ì기 ah-gi ë´ë³µ neh-bok) or baby clothes. My mother has been giving many nehboks as gifts to Korean children's first year birthdays. She would buy from twelve months to twenty-four months, so the child can wear them as he or she gets a little bigger. Clothings are more popular these days. I've heard conversations between my mother and her friends on how nehboks are better and more useful than giving toys.

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