What To Consider When Getting Christening Gifts
A christening is an important time in a child's life and is celebrated by many family and friends on the special day. People gather together to remember a lovely day and the beginning of a special journey in life for the young person being christened. Christening gifts are traditionally given but aren't always easy to source if a person isn't sure what is suitable.
For someone who isn't sure what type of christening gift to give it can be a bit confusing. One of the main things is to look at the family as a whole. What type of people are they, are they very religious, maybe they are a traditional family, or they could be more modern and open to different ideas.
Most gifts bought for a child on their christening are silver, this is tradition, yet some people have mixed views on whether or not this is still suitable, after all the child is usually very young and may not yet have need for such items. However many people still like to see their daughter receive a lovely silver bracelet or necklace on a silver chain. Those with little boys are often happy to see a St Christopher's pendant or silver cuff links.
Some people opt for different ideas for a child's christening and this can really make a difference. Some parents also agree that the usual silver rattles or cutlery are pretty but they have no real practical use. The child doesn't really gain anything from them other than maybe looking at them in later life, which doesn't serve much purpose.
Practical gifts can come in the form of clothing for the child that has silver buttons on it. For girls a silver headband would be a modern twist, if the child has pierced ears then silver studs are pretty and a nice reminder of the day. For boys a silver toy racing car or even a silver football shaped money box can look good and serve a purpose.
Although many of the items people find will be silver plated this shouldn't mean that they need to go one step further and buy solid silver items or jewellery also set with precious stones. Remember there is a limit, this is a child and they will cherish anything a person gives them. But also consider the parents and other guests may not have the same level of funds.
As we're in a more modern society and even the church is becoming more and more aware of modern trend, people are looking at very different gifts these days. For example many relatives suggest that the parents open a trust fund and people can literally donate money that the child gets when they're 18.
Christening gifts that a child can access once they are grown can be really exciting or even very practical. It could pay towards their driving lessons or a deposit on their first home. Other exciting ideas can be adventure or experience days that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
For someone who isn't sure what type of christening gift to give it can be a bit confusing. One of the main things is to look at the family as a whole. What type of people are they, are they very religious, maybe they are a traditional family, or they could be more modern and open to different ideas.
Most gifts bought for a child on their christening are silver, this is tradition, yet some people have mixed views on whether or not this is still suitable, after all the child is usually very young and may not yet have need for such items. However many people still like to see their daughter receive a lovely silver bracelet or necklace on a silver chain. Those with little boys are often happy to see a St Christopher's pendant or silver cuff links.
Some people opt for different ideas for a child's christening and this can really make a difference. Some parents also agree that the usual silver rattles or cutlery are pretty but they have no real practical use. The child doesn't really gain anything from them other than maybe looking at them in later life, which doesn't serve much purpose.
Practical gifts can come in the form of clothing for the child that has silver buttons on it. For girls a silver headband would be a modern twist, if the child has pierced ears then silver studs are pretty and a nice reminder of the day. For boys a silver toy racing car or even a silver football shaped money box can look good and serve a purpose.
Although many of the items people find will be silver plated this shouldn't mean that they need to go one step further and buy solid silver items or jewellery also set with precious stones. Remember there is a limit, this is a child and they will cherish anything a person gives them. But also consider the parents and other guests may not have the same level of funds.
As we're in a more modern society and even the church is becoming more and more aware of modern trend, people are looking at very different gifts these days. For example many relatives suggest that the parents open a trust fund and people can literally donate money that the child gets when they're 18.
Christening gifts that a child can access once they are grown can be really exciting or even very practical. It could pay towards their driving lessons or a deposit on their first home. Other exciting ideas can be adventure or experience days that they will remember for the rest of their lives.