On the day of the baptism of the baby, godparents, relatives, friends generously give gifts to the newly baptized Christian. Relatives want on this bright day to give the boy something unforgettable, which he will cherish for many years.
Friends want to give something, what he and his parents will cherish the first years of the baby.
An original gift for a boy on christening
You were chosen by the godmother of a charming little boy. The first question that arises is: “Which gift to choose?” Happy Birthday, it seems, everything is clear, clothes and toys are always needed. But Christening takes place not once a year, but once for a lifetime, so I want to buy something original that will be remembered for many years.
Since Christening is a holiday with a religious meaning, it is a good idea to consult with the priest of your church, which will be appropriate in this case.
It does not hurt to coordinate future gifts with the future godfather of the boy and his parents, so as not to happen again.
Gift boy on christening ideas
What to give to the christening boy from the godmother? Certainly kryzhmasymbolizing a new life in Christ.
This is a snow-white cut from natural fabric. The baby is wrapped in it after the font. It is decorated with embroidery and an Orthodox cross. Fabric for kryzhma is selected in accordance with the time of year. More convenient terry cloth in it, the child will be comfortable after the baptismal font in the arms of the godmother.
Present a baptismal shirt or baptism suit sewn and embroidered by a needlewoman-godmother or purchased ready-made. This is a traditional baptismal outfit in white. It is worn on a child after baptism of water and wrapping in kryzhma.
The godparents need to take part in the baptismal ceremony in their underwear crosses.
Gift to the boy on christening from the grandmother
This solemn day - baptism is exciting for grandparents, no less than for parents. And to choose a gift for the long-awaited grandson, you need one so that he can pass it on to his great-grandchildren as a family heirloom.
What to give to the boy christening from grandparents?
- Dear icon;
- chain with precious metal to wear a cross;
- silver spoon and plate;
- valuable generic thing;
- baptismal linen;
Ideas for giving a christening to a child to a boy from relatives
Relatives invited to the event when choosing a gift may not be “attached” to the fact that the Epiphany is Orthodox.
- Pram
- playpen;
- crib;
- bath;
- walkers;
- module in the crib;
For expensive purchases, such as strollers, you can add up money. Often young parents tell their relatives to give the boy money in order to choose what they like.
Gift to the newborn from the godfather
In a strictly canonical sense, a child is supposed to be a godfather, a recipient of the same gender, and although according to a centuries-old custom, two godfathers have been established - father and mother, a great responsibility rests with the godfather on the day of Baptism.
And his gift is the most important. Godfather should give the child a cross, pewter, wood, silver or gold. If a precious cross was bought in advance at a jewelry store, then the priest conducting the Baptismal rite should dedicate it before putting it on the boy’s neck. You can acquire this attribute before holding the sacrament in the church shop.
To give the boy a baptism amulet from the evil eye, pectoral, which depicts a guardian angel, Christ the Savior, Mother of God - will be very symbolic.
Baptism Gifts from Guests
To invite guests to the church on this important and special day or not, will it be a quiet family dinner or a banquet for many people, parents decide. Of course, the whole family will gather at the table. The tradition of celebrating significant events among Orthodox Christians is strong.
Presentations from friends can be very different:
- clothes for a boy;
- rattle toys;
- radio nanny;
- wheelchairs;
photo albums;
- money envelopes;
- Crib
- blanket;
You can even give diaper cake, so necessary for the child especially in the first year of life.
It is possible to present a child with christening from home appliances for preparing baby food and any things:
- children's dishes;
- mixer / yogurt maker;
- bottle sterilizer / electric dryer for baby clothes;
This is not a complete list of what a child needs. When going to christening, ask the boy’s parents what they need.
Ordered on christening, big cakedecorated in honor of a newly baptized child is a good idea for a gift.
DIY gift for christening
Budget, that is, inexpensive and original, you can connect the imagination to invent and make a gift with your own hands.
Especially, older sisters and brothers, inspired by ideas from the Internet, love to make such gifts.
- Baked gingerbread cookiesdecorated with sugar glaze in the form of Orthodox symbols.
- Embroidered paintings on the theme of the rite of Baptism.
- Things related to love for a child: hats, booties, blouses.
Icon for the baptism of a child
This can be a protective icon with the face of a saint or a dimensional icon, ordered specifically for this event in the icon painting workshop.
The size of the dimensional icon corresponds to the growth that the child had at birth, according to the old Russian royal custom, such an icon was created for the christening of the child and depicted not her as a saint, whose name will be called the child during the sacrament of baptism.
What icon to give the boy on christening so that she guards him and helps is a difficult choice, but for godparents he can do it.