Christening the baby - this is a great sacrament, which is a great event for believing family members . But for the guests of the holiday and the godfather, this becomes a real test, as you have to rack your brains over a suitable gift. Many people prefer to dwell on banal presentations, while others try to choose a unique thing that will not only be an excellent gift for christening, but will also come in handy in the future.
What gifts are appropriate for christening?
There are no special canons about what is usually given for such an event. Although there is a certain list of the so-called "traditional" gifts that are presented to the baby most often:
- a silver spoon and a glass;
- icon of the guardian angel;
- clothes for the sacrament;
- an embroidered bag for storing a strand of baby's hair;
- cross;
- Children's Bible
- Kryzhma (the cover in which the child is wrapped after immersion in the font).
This list is optional. However, many guests of the holiday try to choose a present from the presented list so that the baby has everything necessary.
Many guests prefer to give a cash gift or buy a toy for the baby. It is also not forbidden. The main thing is that the gift was really needed and the child liked it.
What should godparents give to their godchildren?
According to tradition, the godparents should give the hero of the occasion a pectoral cross and a kryzhma. As a rule, the godfather gives the child a cross. Usually preference is given to a product made of gold or silver, but there is no strict regulation regarding the material.
The godmother usually gives kryzhma. This is a special sheet or piece of fabric in which the baby is wrapped after the font. It can be made independently from a cut of light fabric or bought in a church shop. Embroidered canvases are welcome.
Also, the godmother can make it yourself or buy a bag for storing a child’s hair strand and buy clothes for a special occasion . Church ministers note that gifts made by godparents should accompany the baby throughout his life and contribute to spiritual enlightenment. Presentations such as frankincense or a personalized icon will do.
Do I need to give something to my parents?
Parents of the baby usually do not give gifts for christening. But godparents, who are no less important participants in the sacrament, can be gifted with original presentations. The list of acceptable gifts for godmothers usually includes:
- a large photograph with participants in christening in the original frame with the signature on the back;
- festive composition made with our own materials (be sure to observe the theme of the holiday);
- cast of the legs or hand of the godson, framed in the appropriate frame;
- Icons
- figures of angels.
Creating unusual gifts for godparents should take care of the baby's parents in advance. Best of all, if it will be not only memorable things, but also desired.
Gifts from simple "guests"
For ordinary guests, an important holiday in the life of a baby, there is no definite list of gifts. It can be any thing that can come in handy for a child. In the list of the most popular are:
- Toys
- books
- clothes;
- bedding and household items.
Having no idea what to give your child for a holiday, you can limit yourself to a commemorative postcard in which they invest a certain amount of money. Parents of the baby will always be able to choose something to their taste and buy the right thing for the child.
Various treats that guests can bring for the festive feast are also welcome. The dishes will always come “to the court” and will be received favorably.
