Baptism is an important event in a child's life. From that day on, the girl receives the protection and blessing of the saints. From the day of his baptism, the child receives one more parents - godmother and father, who also bear responsibility for the fate of the baby.
Each of the guests invited to the christening will bring a gift to the girl, but not everyone knows what exactly needs to be given to a one and a half year old child in honor of such an event, because the gift should not only please the perpetrator of the event, but also comply with the traditions and customs of baptism.
Gift from godparents
The main gift is given, of course, by parents, not biological, but godparents. The godmother must bring a baptismal diaper, a bonnet or kerchief, and a special shirt. The godfather gives a chain with a cross and pays for the baptismal ceremony and refreshments for the invited guests.
A christening set can be bought in a store, but it is more appreciated if the godmother herself sews or knits the necessary things, decorating them with ribbons or embroidery. When choosing a gift, you need to take into account the time of the year when the child is baptized: for the warm season, a light shirt is suitable, and for winter christenings it is better to choose clothes from a bike or thick knitwear. You can embroider the girl's initials or the phrase "Lord, save and save" on the shirt. In this case, the clothes will acquire the properties of a talisman.
A towel (or diaper), in which it is customary to wrap a child after bathing, is best purchased large, it may have an image of a cross on it. You can buy a regular plain towel or a piece of flannel and embroider the cross. After baptism, the towel is not washed and then not used. It is carefully stored, as it is believed that this thing will save the girl from diseases.
The baptism that the godfather buys may not be as precious as the chain. True, at a year and a half, the baby's skin is still tender, so the cross should be worn on a ribbon or lace.
It is also customary to give a silver spoon for christening, with which the child then eats. If you make an engraving on a spoon, then it will become a memorable gift and will be stored for years.
Universal gifts
Christening is like a second birthday for a child, so you can donate not only traditional things, but also others that all little girls like.
If you are not the godfather or mother of the baby, then give the girl an icon with the face of a patron saint or a children's Bible. These gifts from childhood will bring the child to church.
An album or a panel with photos of christenings will be a wonderful memorable gift for many years. When a girl grows up, she will be able to often revise the recording of an important event in her life.
A cash deposit or an open account in the name of a girl will also not be superfluous when she grows up.
And, of course, you can please the baby with soft toys, dolls, beautiful dresses, jewelry - everything that is so dear to the little darling.
The choice of a christening gift is limited only by your financial capabilities or imagination. The main thing is that this gift is bought with a pure soul and wishes for good and happiness.
