Conducting Pidyon HaBen During a Meal
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Question
What is the reason for the custom of conducting Pidyon HaBen only during a meal?
Answer
In the responsa of Mahari Bruna, Siman 121, it is explained that if it is not done during the meal, it will not be noticeable and there will be no publicity, whereas circumcision is different, see there.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 305
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