Pepkowka (I will be a father in a few month)

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Mar 7, 11, 12:46 #1

I am so lucky that I will become a father in a few months, and of course I would like to honor the nice Polish tradition of throwing a pępkówka.

Having only attended one so far, I am not fully aware of the do's and dont's in this kind of celebration. Of course I will provide the alcohol, make a toast for my newborn, and serve some snacks - but I would like to know a little bit more about what is expected by the host.

When would be the best timing for this celebration - say my baby arrives at 5 in the afternoon; do I throw the party the same evening or wait until the day after?

Thanks for your answers!

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Mar 7, 11, 12:58 #2

From my observation, the only really structured occasions amongst Poles are Wigilia and (to a lesser extent) Święcone (Easter morning brunch). Wedding receptions, christening parties and funeral dinners also nearly always take place on the day of the ceremony. But most of the others — namedays, birthdays, anniversaries as well as one-off occasions marking someone's birth, graduation, etc. — are arranged according to personal preference. Some people now transfer birthday and nameday parties to the nearest Saturday, whilst others hold them on the day itself.
If you plan a large pęoówka party not only for your nearest of kin, then a several-day notice might be preferable. If it is only for a small, intimate circle, then it could be the same or following day.

pgtxThreads: 49 Posts: 6,327 Joined: Feb 14, 09 MEMBER ♀	Mar 8, 11, 03:01 #3
Benz: do I throw the party the same evening or wait until the day after? it can be the same day or a day after... don't get too drunk... usually only men attend this celebration; do you plan otherwise? „Dziecko nie opite – dziecko chorowite” Benz: I am so lucky that I will become a father in a few months congratulations! :)

Marynka11Threads: 8 Posts: 1,447 Joined: Nov 3, 10 ♀	Mar 8, 11, 03:03 #4
I know nothing about the pępkówka. But congratulations and speedy delivery for the mommy.

BenzThreads: 3 Posts: 5 Joined: Jul 31, 09 ♂	Mar 8, 11, 09:34 #5
pgtx: congratulations! Marynka11: But congratulations Thank you! pgtx: usually only men attend this celebration; do you plan otherwise? It will be a "men only" event. pgtx: „Dziecko nie opite – dziecko chorowite” Small translation of this saying, please?

skysoulmateThreads: 41 Posts: 3,039 Joined: Jan 10, 10 ♂	Mar 8, 11, 10:26 #6
Benz: I am so lucky that I will become a father in a few months, and of course I would like to honor the nice Polish tradition of throwing a pępkówka. Congrats!! I have to ask though about the word pępkówka? Doesn't that mean belly button? So is it about your wife's, gifriend's, etc. growing belly button? Confused... Either way, have a blast!

BenzThreads: 3 Posts: 5 Joined: Jul 31, 09 ♂	Mar 8, 11, 13:53 #7
skysoulmate: I have to ask though about the word pępkówka? Doesn't that mean belly button? So is it about your wife's, gifriend's, etc. growing belly button? I think it means the baby's belly button, as it is a celebration of the birth.

pgtxThreads: 49 Posts: 6,327 Joined: Feb 14, 09 MEMBER ♀	Mar 8, 11, 15:15 #8
Benz: Small translation of this saying, please? more or less, if you don't drink to the baby, it won't be healthy... so you have to sacrifice your liver to your baby... ;)

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