Top 5 Christening Gifts

As with any well known gift giving occasion, there are a number of gift ideas which are considered par for the course in particular situations

. It is usually easy to bring to mind the top several gifts which define each major holiday. Christmas is renowned for toys, food hampers and, of course, socks. Easter is the holiday of chocolate eggs, fluffy chicks and, if you are so inclined, religious themed presents. Valentine's Day has the market on roses and chocolates, teddy bears and just about anything that can be dyed red or pink and cut into the shape of a heart. But what about christening gifts?In identifying the top five gifts for a child's christening it makes sense to ask, first of all, what exactly makes a good christening gift? What exactly is it that a christening is supposed to mean and how can this be expressed in the form of a gift?

The first consideration facing any potential gift buyer is the question of who exactly the present is intended for. Being a day intended to honour a child too young to fully understand, in addition to being a day of great pride and joy for the parents, christening gifts are unusual in that any and all gifts are imbued with this dual purpose. Whereas Christmas presents may be intended for either children or adults, christening gifts must somehow adapt themselves to fit the needs of both demographics while maintaining the dignity and humility of the situation.

As the gift must fulfil this dual role, identifying the child whilst befitting the parents, it becomes apparent that the nature of christening gifts is to not only crystallise the moment but also imply the future. Although christening gifts resist classification of the same order as Christmas and Valentine's Day gifts, with this purpose in mind a pattern soon emerges as to which gifts are not only the most popular but also the most appropriate.

Personalised picture frames and photo albums rank very highly amongst the variety of gifts available. With their focus on reminiscence, these gifts which centre around pictures of the christened child and their family are an ideal present for both parent and child alike. Mum and dad can indulge years of picture snapping desire, documenting the life and growth of their young one in eager anticipation of the day their child is old enough to be suitably embarrassed by it - preferably in the presence of a boy/girlfriend.

As well as picture based presents, whose focus on the child is readily apparent, personalised embroidered blankets are a hugely popular gift idea. Once again, blankets fit the dual purpose of taking note of the child whilst pleasing the parents. Blankets are particularly popular as they signify childhood in a more subtle and enduring way than photographs and can be passed on to future generations as a token of affection.

Engraved trinkets are a sweet and lasting way to commemorate a child's christening. This gift idea is especially popular due to the practically infinite variations available to suit every need. From plaques to keychains, boxes to charms, there is literally no end of tokens which can become personalised christening gifts. Engraved trinkets are unique in their potential to say and do anything you want them to, for child and parent alike. They represent truly endless possibilities.

A new and non-traditional gift which is fast earning its place in the top five is that of personalised books. Parents love nothing more than to document their child's life; what parent doesn't remark on their child's first steps, first words, first day of school. Personalised diaries represent all the potential of the young life being christened and are an ideal way to look back and reminisce years down the line. Breaking away from established traditions, personalised books are a modern and interesting christening gift which everybody can enjoy.

In the theme of unusual christening gifts, another highly popular gift idea is that of a personalised baby calendar. There comes a day when every parent watches their child and sighs that they grow up so fast. A personalised baby calendar takes the task of watching precious time fly by and makes it unique to the family. Often decorated with pictures of the child and including significant dates, baby calendars are an ideal way to mark the occasion of the child's christening whilst keeping one eye turned towards the future and all the landmarks yet to come.

by: John Smith

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