The christening of a child is one of the important family holidays. Its significance is comparable to the celebration of birth. It is customary to celebrate this event with loved ones. While parents are organizing the celebration, godparents and other invitees are thinking about what to present for the christening.
What godparents give
Godparents have the most honorable and responsible role on this day. From this moment on, they become the spiritual parents of the baby. When choosing a gift, godparents should be guided by traditions and customs. According to them, there is a list of symbolic gifts:
- Pectoral cross. This is an essential attribute of a Christian and an important symbol of faith. You can choose a product made of gold, silver, other metal or even wood. It is worth accompanying the cross with a chain or a special strong thread.
- Set baptismal robe. For a boy it includes a shirt and kryzhma. The latter is a piece of fabric in which the baby is wrapped after the ceremony. More often this attribute is white, decorated with embroidered patterns and church symbols. The color of the ornament can be soft pastel colors.A set for a girl includes a shirt or dress, a headdress, and a kryzhma. Clothes may be accompanied by storage bags. Products can be personalized by ordering personalized embroidery. Kryzhma is consecrated before use and subsequently kept by parents, considered a strong talisman.
- An amulet made of silver or gold with the image of the namesake Saint.
- Silver spoon with religious symbols. It may contain crosses, images, an image of a guardian angel, and the prayer “Save and Preserve.” Such a spoon subsequently acquires the status of a family heirloom, is carefully stored and passed on by inheritance.
- Donation for the ceremony, payment for photo and/or video shooting. This type of gift is also appropriate from a godfather.
Other options for baptism gifts for a girl or boy
Today, on this important holiday, it is customary to present not only symbolic things. Any useful or pleasant gift from the category of toys, children's supplies, clothing, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Perhaps the list of the following options will help you make a choice:
- crib accessories;
- volumetric soft pillow letters that make up the baby’s name;
- clothing with personalized embroidery;
- hanging swing made of fabric;
- warm quilt;
- a rattle, sippy cup or silver mug;
- night light with soft light and soothing music;
- personal height meter;
- electric dryer for baby clothes;
- walkers, playpen;
- a box of memories “Mom’s Treasures” (for storing a lock of hair cut off each year, a lost baby tooth, etc.);
- silver water ionizer;
- soft toy with metric;
- baby sling beads;
- pin made of precious metal.
When choosing a christening gift, you should take into account the traditions, wishes and needs of the parents, and your own financial capabilities. After all, a good present does not have to be expensive. The main thing is that it is chosen with warmth and love.
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