By Elimu Assistant Team 
Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities
- Bathing of the baby sets in the beginning of new life
- Shaving of the mother and baby’s hair symbolizes new status
- Choosing the appropriate name to give the baby is for identification/ incorporation into the wider society,’ honor to the ancestors
- Feeding of the baby symbolized new life growth
- Holding of the baby by members of the community shows concern for it/ shared responsibility by the extended family
- Saying prayers/words of blessings for the mother and baby signifies long life
- Slaughtering of animals is a way of thanksgiving to ancestors/ God
- Feasting is a sign of joy/ socialism/ welcoming the baby/ acceptance
- Giving presents to the baby/ mother is a sign of goodwill/ ownership of property
- Wearing of charms signifies protection for the baby/ mother
