All firstborn sons (born naturally) have to be "redeemed" by giving 5 biblical Shekalim to a Cohen; unless the baby's father is a Cohen or Levi, or his mother is the daughter of a Cohen or Levi.
The Mitzva is to be done on the 31st day of his life.
If day 31 is Shabbat or YomTov then the redemption is done at night on Motzai Shabbat or Motzai YomTov.
It is customary to have a Seuda - a festive meal - to celebrate this ceremony.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 164:1
More details tomorrow...
- Danny
Sunday, 16 Adar-I 5774
Sunday, February 16, 2014
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