Baby shower parties are a ritual for celebrating the joy of arrival of a child in the family. Friends and relatives of the couple come together for celebrating the occasion. They present gifts to the would-be mother. It’s organized for greeting the couple and sharing their joy with close friends, church groups or colleagues.Invitees are sent their invitation stating the date, time and place of the event. The parties are usually held a month or two ahead of the baby’s birth. However, most modern parties are held after the birth and invitations often contain the baby’s gender. Source: Baby shower invitations