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Christening gifts

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The best christening gifts are ones that ones that remind the family and the baby of the special day and how meaningful it is. Therefore, some very appropriate christening gifts include ones that are directly related to Christianity.

Therefore, if you are wanting to give some very traditional and respectful christening gifts, consider giving some of these items:

• A cross – The cross is one of the most recognized symbols of Christianity. Many people wear a cross on a necklace, but a necklace can pose a strangulation threat for a baby. So, instead of giving a cross on a necklace, consider giving cross-shaped soap, a candle with a cross engraved in it, a rattle with a cross decoration, etc. All of these items make beautiful christening gifts.
• Doves – because doves symbolize purity and peace, they make lovely gifts for a child at his or her christening. Give a dove-shaped stuffed animal or a onesie with a dove printed on it.
• Candles – candles make wonderful christening gifts. Candles are often used in many different ceremonies and religious events. A christening gift of candles is, of course, more for the parents than the baby, though.
• Bible – A bible is a wonderful christening gift. It is a book that the baby will can have for a lifetime and even pass onto his or her own children. There are many beautiful bibles available. You can get a bible with extravagant pictures that children will like. You can get a bible that is personalized, too. There are even some bibles that are sold specifically as christening gifts.
• White – Give the baby white items. A white dress or white shirt, etc. White symbolizes purity, life, and joy. It is wonderful color to have around at any christening.
• A picture frame – a picture frame with the purpose of holding a photograph of the christening makes a wonderful christening gift.
• A christening certificate holder – the christening certificate is an item that will be very cherished. Give a beautiful holder to keep it safe and to display it.
• A framed poem about christening
• Personalized gifts – any gift that you can put the baby's name on makes a wonderful christening gift. It is important to celebrate the baby and who the baby is and who the baby will become.

There are a great variety of christening gifts that can be given. Depending on whether you are a godparent attending the christening or a family member or friend, you may give different sorts of christening gifts.

Also, if you are an attendee of a christening, you may expect to receive a christening gift from the parents, a little something to thank you for attending.