The rite of baptism passes almost every baby. And if you were invited to christenings, then you need to bring a gift with you. But what to give? To choose a gift for a baby is not so simple, and especially on such an important day. You really want the gift to be useful. Many adults prefer to give toys to toys, but they tend to get bored very quickly. In addition, over the centuries there have been certain traditions concerning this rite. And they need to be taken into account when choosing a gift.
What to give if you are godmother?
Orthodox traditions radically determine which gifts are recommended to give to the godmother. Without fail, the godparent must acquire a special set for the rostin, which includes:
- Kryzhma is a large beautiful towel in the center of which is embroidered a cross. Such a towel can be purchased in church shops or children's shops, which is specialized on baby products. If the godmother loves to do everything with her own hands, then she can sew together crucially. It should be noted that the baby towel should be made exclusively of natural materials, which should be pleasant to the touch. After all, the skin of the baby is very tender, and it will be wrapped in this towel. Takzhestoet also think about decorating towels - a beautiful braid will look very good.
- The baptismal shirt is no less important than the rattle. It can also be bought or zheschit own. If the christening takes place in the winter, it is better to give preference to a warm jacket or shirt, in which the baby does not freeze and in which it will be comfortable. It is necessary to use a thin and light natural material - flax or cotton.
What to donate if you are Godfather?
Gifts, which must necessarily give the godfather, are also clearly defined:
- A cross is an essential attribute of baptism. He is put on by the baby in the church, at the time of the rite. In the future this cross is saved for life. Perhaps his child will also wear it when he grows up. Therefore, it is up to you to decide what kind of cross-purchase. If finances are allowed, then you can buy gold. If not, silver or copper will do the same. The main thing is to cross the cross from the heart. Sometimes people are lost in choosing - which cross is better, on a string or on a chain? Here the difference, the child's chain will be able to wear when he grows up. If you decide to stay on the string, then buy it in the church shop. There they are sold a different length and with a convenient clasp.
- Icon. On the day of his baptism, the crumb from the godfather should receive the icon in a gift, which depicts the Guardian Angel or the name of his heavenly patron. The icon can be purchased in the temple itself.
- Other expenses. So it is necessary that it is the godfather who must assume all the expenses in the temple, which are connected with baptism. Therefore, it is better to learn the sum beforehand so as not to be in an unpleasant situation.
Gifts from guests of their parents
The godparents can give the baby something else for the christening. In such cases, better consult with parents. After all, the baby needs a lot of very different things. And the right thing will be much more useful than a toy, which in a short time will collect dust on the shelf. Godparents can give a single gift or two different gifts.
If you are invited to the christening as a guest, then a gift should also be given. You can give anything. The most important thing is that any gift is from the heart. In this case, you can also consult with your parents about the gift. You can throw all the guests an expensive present. However, there are three most optimal options for gifts:
- Dishes. Ideally, you can give your child a silver cup or spoon. It is very beautiful and relevant if you make a personal engraving on a gift item. Besides, in our time it does not present any difficulty - just for a few minutes the gift will be ready. Most likely, your gift cup or little cup will be the first dish for crumbs. Thanks to the fact that they will be made of silver, they will last a long time. Therefore, perhaps one day, these items will become a family value. If you can not afford such a gift, it's okay. In any store, children's goods can be bought beautiful children's dishes, which will be no less useful for the baby. In addition, the set of utensils will always come in handy.
- Gold jewelry. If you are allowed to finance, you can give the child a golden ornament. For the boy the gold chain for a cross will approach, you can give anything to anything. After all, the baby will grow very quickly, and the ship will carry your gift.
- Educational toys. Developing toys are always relevant for kids. They are sold in any toy store. The only thing that needs to be paid attention when buying, is the age of crumbs. After all, you will agree, puzzles for a one-month-old baby are unlikely to fit, just like a developing mat for a six-year-old child. If you can not decide for yourself, ask for help from the seller.
- Bed dress. Bed linen and other accessories are never extra. Beautiful linens or a warm sweater will please the baby. However, remember that bed linen, designed for crumbs, should only be made from natural materials, so as not to cause the child to have allergies or skin irritation.
- Clothing is another universal gift. You can buy everything you want: dress, vest, suit, sliders, blouse, panties and stuff. Orient the age of the baby. But before you buy, check with your parents about the size of the child. If the clothes will be a little more, it's okay, because sooner or later the baby will grow to it. However, small clothes will be bought in vain. It is not recommended to buy shoes, as it must be selected strictly in size. After all, from properly selected shoes will depend on the health of the legs of the child.
- PHOTOSESSION. If you want to make an original gift, then this is just for you. Photosessions are now almost always done. Parents themselves very often order professional photographers to capture this wonderful moment. So why not make it easier for them? However, one must understand that such a gift will not be cheap. But he will remain for memory, for life!
- Money. If you do not want to give "anything," then donate money in an envelope. Such a gift for parents will be very useful. After all, they themselves can buy on the donated money what the kid really needs. However, we also need to understand that any children's things are not cheap. Therefore, do not give a small amount of money, so as not to seem mean.
Remember that any gift for christenings should be bought with love, and given - from all the heart. Also do not forget about other kids in the family, if they are. They need to present a small hotel. At least sweets or a toy.