Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

The Thread, The Pencil and The Money

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  

Which of the three items below would you most like your baby to choose?
Thread (Symbol of long life)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Pencil (Symbol of scholarship and hardwork)
66%
 66%  [ 2 ]
Money (Symbol of future wealth)
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]
Total Votes : 3

Author Message
ABC KID



Joined: 14 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:35 pm    Post subject: The Thread, The Pencil and The Money Reply with quote

As some of you will be aware, there are a few customs at a baby's first birthday party in South Korea including the receiving of gold rings.

One of the most famous customs is the thread, pencil and money test. Each of these items are laid out in front of the young child and then the one the baby grabs is believed to have special symbolic meaning for the rest of the child's life.

Which one would you want your baby to choose and why?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
TonyAu



Joined: 01 Aug 2007

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is this before or after they are first taught to play scissors, paper, rock?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International