Christenings have long been considered a very important rite, and if you are invited to them, it is unlikely that it would occur to you to refuse to attend this sacrament. Even if you are an unbaptized person, it does not matter, because traditions should be respected. So, it is simply necessary to choose a gift for the baby. What to give on christening? Most of all, this question is of interest to those who have never taken part in this rite. Let’s try to figure out what to give the baby on this day.
So, if you were invited to the role of the godfather, then you have the responsibility to purchase a cross (check with future godfathers in advance whether they bought the cross themselves) and pay for the ritual. Also in this case, you pay and set the table for invited guests. In addition, the godfather can present the baby with a measured icon, a silver spoon or a cup “for the first tooth”, which will soon become his first cutlery. In this case, it would be nice to make an engraving on them - the initials of the godson. Such gifts symbolize a comfortable, secure life, and also turn away poverty and poverty from the child.
What do godmothers give to christening? They, as usual, should bring a baptismal outfit: kryzhma, bonnet, and vest (you can add mittens with socks here). Cloth is called cloth or a towel, in which the baby is wrapped after he was taken out of the font. Baptismal sets are sold in departments or specialized stores of children's clothing, they are embroidered with blue or pink flowers, gold crosses, etc.
What else can you give a gift to the godson on christening? There are no special restrictions here. Both godparents and invited guests can give anything. For example, it would be appropriate to have a large soft toy that exceeds the size of the baby itself, stadiometer, diapers, clothes (not only for growth, but such that the baby can wear it now). It is not recommended to give all kinds of hygiene products, for example, bath foams, diapers, etc., as well as baby food, literature on raising children. Such gifts are considered bad manners and make it clear to young parents that they are not able to cope with their duties independently, or that the system of their upbringing and caring for the child is too old-fashioned or incorrect. Therefore, if you cannot decide on a gift, the best and most correct way will be to give a certain amount of money, and young parents will decide for themselves what to buy for the baby.
What is a newborn girl given for christening ? Since the gift should be memorable, babies are often given jewelry that she can wear in the future. It can be gold earrings, a chain with a cross, a frankincense or a pendant with its initials. It is better not to buy rings, because it is impossible to predict the size of the finger. Also very good are sets of bath towels, bedding made from natural materials, elegant clothes. And the little ones really like Waldorf dolls (you can buy or sew with your own hands).
What do little boys get for christening? They can also be given gold or silver chains with a small icon pendant, where the face of the saint, the patron saint of the child, is engraved. You can also make a present in the form of wooden rodent machines. Pulling natural material in your mouth is much nicer than colored plastic.
If you want the child to continue to be imbued with the spirit of Christianity, the Children's Bible can be a very useful and entertaining gift . Interesting stories from the life of her characters, accompanied by vivid pictures, may well serve as a wonderful bedtime story.
And, of course, along with the usual gifts that are given for christening, it is customary to present a bouquet of flowers to the mother of a little angel. If her newborn daughter was baptized, then they give her roses, if her son - then forget-me-nots, anemones, left-handed, hyacinths. But even if you want to give other flowers, bear in mind that they should not be red.