Arriving empty-handed at a child’s birthday party? Impossible! Generally, each guest brings a small gift for the child who blows out the candles.

This is another rule among those that govern birthday parties. During childhood, these little gifts represent a friendly gesture, the learning of customs and carry the memory of this memorable day. Regardless of the value of the object, it’s the symbolism that counts.

The birthday gift: learning the rules of civility

During the gift opening, the child learns to thank his/her guests regardless of the gift received and learns the rules of civility.

Ideally, this moment should be deferred from the snack time so that the child can open its gifts one by one with attention and can thank each of his/her friends in turn.