Hair Cutting for an Orthodox 3 year old

[danielchaim]

This is the first time that I have been invited to an event which
involves the first hair cut for a 3-year old boy (Orthodox). It is
taking place in the boy's home, to be followed by a brunch. Tthere
will be about 20 people. Our daughter attends the same pre-school as
the boy.

Should we bring a gift?
If yes, what?
And for whom ?(hosts or child)

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[Splanche]

Post by danielchaim
This is the first time that I have been invited to an event which
involves the first hair cut for a 3-year old boy (Orthodox). It is
taking place in the boy's home, to be followed by a brunch. Tthere
will be about 20 people. Our daughter attends the same pre-school as
the boy.
Should we bring a gift?
If yes, what?
And for whom ?(hosts or child)

I have been to a couple, and although YMMV, I did not find them to be gift-type
events. If this is close enough to his brirthday, and you are not springing
for a birthday present later, you can always bring a small gift for the child.

Heck, I'm not sure there's any event when a gift would be inappropriate, so it
couldn't hurt!
- Blanche

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[Fred Rosenblatt]

Post by danielchaim
This is the first time that I have been invited to an event which
involves the first hair cut for a 3-year old boy (Orthodox). It is
taking place in the boy's home, to be followed by a brunch. Tthere
will be about 20 people. Our daughter attends the same pre-school as
the boy.
Should we bring a gift?

Yes. Treat it like a 3rd birthday party -if you would bring a gift
to that, bring one now.

Post by danielchaim
If yes, what?

The best gift would be a one that enhances the events of the day.
The hair cutting symbolizes the child's entry into the age of
"chinuch",
education, when they are expected to begin to learn about keeping
mitzvahs. Things like kippot, tzitzit (fringed garments), age
appropriate Jewish books,
etc. would promote that theme. However, any gift appropriate for an
Orthodox
3 year old is would befine.

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