After the birth of a child, many parents will decide to hold a baptism ceremony. This ceremony is a religious event and usually takes place when the child is still very young. The purpose of the event is a holy blessing that brings the child to Christ before the child is old enough to understand what is happening. This is a joyous event for parents and family and it has become customary to give the child a religious gift to celebrate this baptism.
In the celebration, the family and the church give the child a name and, although this ceremony does not bind the child or the parents to anything, it is a commitment of faith in God and the christening is a baptism in the name of Christ. The religious theory about this ceremony is that the child will be watched over by God until his adulthood.
Choosing a gift for the child at this time is really not difficult as there are many traditional items that are given at a baptism. With the theme of Christianity and religion, a bible is often a popular choice. Bibles can be found in many different finishes and colors, often engraved with an angel, cross, or dove are popular choices.
Various types of jewelry are another popular choice for a gift, this jewelry can come in all sorts of items. A charm bracelet with appropriate religious charms attached that can be added over the years. A chain with familiar religious elements of a dove and an angel or a cross have become popular gifts. Things like a small cherub, a bible, or some form of angel wings are typical symbols used for gifts at baptisms.
Silver or tan baby shoes attached to a chain or bracelet are another thing to be found in specialist shops in the range of potential christening gifts.
Quilts with a child’s details, name and perhaps birth date or baptism date embroidered on them are also much appreciated gifts for the child to keep. These quilts can often be found with a verse or phrase from the bible on them.
You will find many online stores that focus on gifts that are suitable for christening gifts. They have gifts for all price ranges. From the most expensive gifts to the most reasonably priced, there is something for every budget that will be loved and appreciated by parents.