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Christenings – Gifts, Etiquette and History Explained by J W

There are two types of ceremonies available; religious and non-religious. Irrespective of which type is chosen, the common theme throughout is love and surrounding the child with family and friends in order to celebrate the child’s birth and life ahead.

Religious Ceremonies:
A Christening is the child’s first initiation into the religious faith. At a Catholic Christening, the parents make their declarations, the baby is baptized with holy water, and a lit candle representing Jesus as the light of the world, is given to the parents and Godparents. The priest may ask the parents to attend preparation classes to fully understand the significance of a baptism. Catholic Christenings are often held as a separate service for one or more child, without hymns and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

In a Church of England Christening, the Christening takes place within the main Sunday church service and the baby is taken to the font, sprinkled with holy water, and the Godparents and parents promise God they will bring the child up in the Christian faith.

If you decide to go for a Christening, you need to speak to the vicar at your local church. They will explain the service, and may ask questions concerning your own faith, and that of the godparents. You will then be able to book a date.

Secular (Non-Religious) Ceremonies:
There are a range of non-religious celebrations to choose from including a Baby-Naming Ceremony, Welcoming or Thanksgiving. These options are free of any commitment to the Christian faith. A British Humanist Association ceremony can take place anywhere you like. A trained, licensed celebrant will help you to create a unique and personal occasion. They can provide templates for ceremonies that you can adapt for your own situation, and they can suggest readings, poetry or music. You can include contributions from family/friends, and finish it all off with a tea or buffet. These ceremonies last on average 20 minutes.

Christenings are generally held within the first year of a baby’s life, although some parents wait until the child is a little older.

Generally, photography is welcome during all types of ceremonies but it may be worth checking with the person presiding first as the congregation or gathering is likely to be invited to photograph the child, family and Godparents at specific points during the ceremony. Of course there can also be photographs before and after.

The child will usually be dressed in a special Christening outfit/gown or family heirloom garment. Women would be expected to dress smartly - hats are not necessary, and for men, suits or smart shirt and trousers. Ties are often not a necessity, particularly for summer ceremonies though if you are the father or Godfather, you would be expected to dress in a suit.

Usually following the ceremony a buffet or tea is held at the parent’s house. The child will be shown off to all the family and friends, and Christening gifts are generally presented to the child. After the buffet, the official cake may be cut, and at this point, some people choose to plant a tree or dedicate a plant which will grow with the child.

Role of the Godparents:
There are usually three Godparents - two the same sex as the child. The role of the Godparent comes from the days when converts to the early Christian church were usually adults whose parents were not Christians. The Godparents role was to provide a Christian mentor to help them through life. People also link the role of the Godparent with that of becoming ’legal guardian’ should the child ever be orphaned. However, this would need to be written into a will with the permission of the Godparents themselves. Non-religious participants usually engage a ’mentor’ who will watch over the child and steer them through life with help, care and advice. Generally Godparents are chosen for their own Christian beliefs but also because they are very close friends of the parents, or family members. Godparents or guardians should be people who are going to be around to offer support for the child if needed.

Christening Gifts:
Many people prefer a traditional gift idea for a Christening such as pewter, silver or china; these are great gifts for the child to treasure. Another nice idea is to provide a photo album or keepsake box to store precious memories of the child’s special day. For religious ceremonies it is common for a silver cross and chain or a bible to be presented to the child. Personalised gifts also make very nice ideas for this occasion, for example a framed name print, or a personalised Christening plate or mug, or perhaps an engraved tankard or cufflinks for a boy.



James Wilson owns www.borngifted.co.uk which is a website that specializes in Christening gift ideas and personalised Christening gifts

Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

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Baby Birth Announcements - 7 Unique Ways to Announce Your Baby’s Birth by Linda Kling

There is no baby in the entire world quite like your baby. Your precious little newborn is a one of a kind marvel. So, why settle for ordinary birth announcements to herald the arrival of your amazing baby? Here are some ideas for creative and unique birth announcements to help you spread your extra special news.

1. Photo Birth Announcements - Everyone will want to see your beautiful new baby. These birth announcements make that possible, even if your friends and relatives live far away. The newest trend is photo birth announcements that combine multiple photos of your baby into the design, so you don’t have to settle on just one picture of your perfect little angel. If your baby has a big brother or sister, you can add a photo of him or her with your newborn.

2. Make a web site for your baby - There are many places on the internet devoted to this very thing and they have done everything to simplify the process for you. They have easy templates you can customize for your new arrival with point and click tools. You can post photos, video, stories, even a guest book for visitors to sign. Then just email everyone the web address. Some of these are even free!

3. Candy bar wrappers - You can make your own from scratch, print a birth announcement wrapper you find on the internet and personalize it, or have a company design a chocolate bar wrapper that has all your baby’s birth statistics. You might even be able to add a photo. They are a lot more fun to hand out than cigars!

4. Seeds - Share the happy news of the growth of your family by sending packets of seeds that are imprinted with your baby’s information. Also available are traditional looking birth announcements that are made from a special seeded paper that can be planted and will grow wildflowers.

5. Bookmarks - A novel idea is to make or order birth announcement bookmarks that have your baby’s photo, name, date of birth, weight and names of family members, etc. You can include a favorite quote, Bible verse, or poem. One advantage is that these are easy to mail. Long after a traditional birth announcement is misplaced, a photo bookmark will continue to be used and appreciated by anyone who receives one.

6. Birth Announcement style business cards - This is different and inexpensive. All the same information that is usually printed on a larger birth announcement is printed on the business card, sometimes even with your baby’s photo. You can hand them out, tuck them into regular correspondence or birth announcements or use them in place of traditional sized birth announcements.

7. Magnets - Everyone who receives a birth announcement magnet will immediately put it on their refrigerator and enjoy it for a long time to come. You can get them in different shapes and sizes, with or without your baby’s photo. You can also find birth announcement buttons, key rings, and pocket mirrors.

You don’t have to send out bland baby birth announcements for your special bundle of joy. Whether you search the internet for any of these ideas, or browse through brick and mortar stores in the mall, you can find birth announcements that are as unique as your sweet little baby.



Linda Kling is the owner of Photo Party Favors, which offers personalized photo favors and custom photo cards, announcements and invitations. Check out her website for more information on photo birth announcements, plus lots of free party recipes, tips, printable candy bar wrappers, more.

Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com