Traditional Gifts for Christening and Baptism

Traditional Gifts for Christening and Baptism

A Baptism is a Christian process where a child becomes a member of the church. You can be baptized at any age from infant to adult.

At the beginning of the services the parents of the child will be welcomed to the church and brought near the front. The baby or child will have Holy Water over the child's head as the priest will say the words I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. Sometimes two oils are applied to the child's head and then more water is poured over the child's head before being wrapped up a shawl.

Traditionally gifts for baptism are based on Christian symbols like the cross or a bible. Godparents should give gifts which show their commitment to care for their godchild. Money is often a good choice of gift as it can be put away and invested for later in the child's life when he or she needs it like for a university education. Other traditional gifts that will have lasting value are items made from semi-precious metals such as pewter and silver. A silver baby spoon or a pewter baby mug is a very traditional. Bone china is also a suitable christening gift and you can get plates, mugs or even money boxes which can be personalised so you can add your own personal touch to the gift.

The gift you choose really depends on the age of the child getting baptized. If the child is still a baby and only months old then the gift really is for the parents to treasure until the child is old enough. You could buy a photo album so all the photos taken at the ceremony can be safely keeps in a commemorative album. A money box makes a nice gift as it shows the importance of saving money which every child should be taught. Another nice gift idea for a baby that is being baptized is a baby casting kit. The kits contain all of the ingredients to create a unique and perfect cast of the child's hands and feet. Many come with a frame so you can display your cast for all to see. This is nice for the child to look at as he or she grows older.

Modern gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Toys for the child would be greatly appreciated as would accessories for the child's room. You can get personalised name frames which can go on the door of the child's room. Canvas prints look nice in a child's room as well as alphabet clocks and again these can all be personalised.

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