It has become customary for fathers to hand out celebratory cigars to friends and family upon learning that the wife is expecting or on the day of the child’s birth. The custom is said to have come from the Native Americans who would pass around cigars made of rolled tobacco leaves wrapped in maize or palm during weddings and children’s births. Today, giving out It’s a Baby Cigars is considered a time honored tradition practiced even by people who do not normally smoke.
New dads are all but excited to announce the birth of their son or daughter, moreso share the experience with close friends and family. 的t’s a Baby Cigarsare not exactly cheap, but most new Dads say the cost is well worth it. These cigars can be ordered ahead of time and the boxes and bands can be customized as to color and contents. You can even have your baby’s name and birth date printed in the bands around the cigar or have a custom made wrap designed for the occasion.
Among the favorite celebratory cigar brands are Perdomo Reserve Champagne (sweet and best for first time or occasional cigar smokers) La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 5 and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. 1 Maduro. Both are spicy and full bodied cigars.