subject: The History of Baby Showers Games and Prizes [print this page] Celebrating baby showers is always a fun time that a family eagerly anticipates. Baby showers are a fun time to celebrate the new arrival. The tradition has a vague history but still it is one of the most celebrated events. Many believe that the practice was started by rich familes. Now they are celebrated by families worldwide.
The ways that people have celebrated new births has changed over time. Gifts have always been a big part of baby showers from the beginning however. Baby showers were actually held for the first born child originally. One of the reasons this may have been was that gifts for a first born child could later be used again for other children.
A party is never a party unless there are food and games. Today, games are not only common but almost always expected. Many people now go the extra mile when it comes to arranging games and activities. Everyone can join in the fun while and have a few smiles and laughs together. Great shower games can get even the most reserved guest out of their shell. A lot of amusing activities can be done during baby showers.
On top of fun games, great prizes can add to the excitement. A bit of friendly competition is also a good recipe for exciting fun. By taking home prizes, winners are also likely to remember your shower for a long time to come.
When you do prizes, make sure to do good ones that get people motivated. Interesting baby items that have your expressions of gratitude in a small card is also a good souvenir gift. Like the arrival of a new bundle of joy, a baby shower is something each guest should always fondly recall so put in a little extra to make it a success.
