The Sacrament of Baptism is a special day. This is a memorable date in the life of the child himself, as well as a significant event for all loved ones: parents, relatives, godparents of the baby. Epiphany Day is not a holiday with a noisy walk, songs and dances, but something else, but more solemn and important.
Accepted for christening to give gifts. Moreover, each participant of the celebration - the invited one must adhere to strict rules in selecting his presentation for the hero of the occasion. The godparents should be especially kind to gifts . Indeed, from the time of Baptism, they have new responsibilities that they have sworn to God in the church to fulfill.
On the one hand, what can be difficult in choosing a gift for a child. Toys, suits, seasonal clothes, accessories for children - the list of potential presents can be continued indefinitely. However, not all of them will be suitable as a gift for christening.
They say that it is especially difficult to choose a worthy present for a boy. We will not argue, and give arguments proving the incorrectness of this judgment. Let's just take a closer look at what a boy can give for christening.
First of all, it should be noted that the gifts of the godparents are strictly stipulated by church rules. The godmother on the day of baptism must give the godson Kryzhma. This is the fabric in which the child is wrapped after the ceremony, symbolizing purity and sinlessness. This can be a diaper embroidered with a symbolic ornament, a large towel - terry or cotton (usually with a church plot), a blanket or a baby sheet with amulets.
Kryzhma is a gift endowed with supernatural strength and unusual qualities. For example, it is believed that kryzhma has healing properties. If you shelter a sick child with it, then the disease will recede. Also, this fabric will help calm a nervous or scared baby who does not sleep well at night. Kryzhma is considered reliable protection from evil eye and bad words spoken to its owner.
In addition to kryzhma, the godmother should present a suit for the christening of the boy “on occasion” - clothes in which the godson will appear before God. Choosing clothes for a child for christening should be according to the weather and season.
The godfather also has a great responsibility on the day of Baptism. If a child is dressed as a gift to the godmother before the ceremony, then the godfather gives his boy a christening gift at the time of the sacrament. His present is one of the most important. It is he who must buy a cross designed for the sacrament. It can be tin, silver, and gold.
If the pectoral cross on the boy’s christening was bought in advance in some boutique, it is imperative that the priest consecrate it before putting it on the child’s neck. Not every cross is suitable for the sacrament. Therefore, it is better to buy this gift to the godfather in the church immediately before the ceremony or on the eve of such.
Naturally, relatives and friends will come to the boy’s christening. It is impermissible for anyone to come to a child empty-handed, especially on such a solemn day when he became a baptized person.
What can relatives give on this occasion?
There are no reservations, nor certain clear rules in the selection of a presentation. Usually, on the christening of a boy, relatives give icons, incense, other church things, charms, a bible. In addition to presentations of church subjects, you can present the boy with a chain to the cross, silver spoons, bath towels or cosmetics for the hygiene of the child.
On the other hand, it doesn’t matter which gift is picked up for the christening of a boy or girl. The main thing is that he should be presented with bright thoughts and good wishes.