How to Host a Beautiful and Meaningful Upsherin: Lag BaOmer Edition

How to Host a Beautiful & Meaningful Upsherin: Lag BaOmer Edition

For many families, Lag BaOmer is the perfect day to celebrate a child’s first haircut — the upsherin. It's a moment of growth, tradition, and celebration. Here’s how to style and host a thoughtful upsherin with elegant touches from Waterdale and helpful finds from Amazon.

1. Create a Thoughtful Setup

• ➤ Acrylic Name Plaque

• ➤ Lucite Display Risers 

• ➤ Mini Balloon Garland Kit

• ➤ Children’s Chair – Clear Acrylic or White

2. Haircut Station: Functional Meets Chic

• ➤ Yarmuka Box 
  

• ➤ Haircutting Scissors for Kids

• ➤ Small Hand Mirror for Display

3. Sweet Treats with Meaning

• ➤ Lucite Candy Tower 

• ➤ Acrylic Treat Tray with Dividers

Amazon Add-Ons:

• ➤ Kosher Candy Variety Pack

• ➤ Custom Upsherin Favor Bags 

4. Lean into Tradition

• ➤ Lucite Alef Beis Chart

• ➤ Mini Lucite Shtender

• ➤ Boys’ Tzitzis

• ➤ First Siddur – Nusach Ashkenaz or Sefard

5. Favors that Last

Waterdale Picks:

• ➤ Lucite Bookmark
  

• ➤ Mini Alef Beis Puzzle Favors
  

Wrap-Up

The upsherin isn’t just a haircut — it’s a moment of spiritual growth, family joy, and community tradition. Whether you go big or keep it cozy, celebrate it with intention — and let Waterdale help you make it truly beautiful.