What gift to give to the boy's christening

The sacrament of Baptism is a special day. This is a memorable date in the life of the child himself, as well as a significant event for all relatives: parents, relatives, godmothers. The Day of Baptism is not a holiday with noisy festivities, songs and dances, but something else, but more solemn and important.

It is accepted to give gifts to christenings. And every participant of the celebration - the guest must adhere to strict rules in selecting his presentation for the originator of the celebration. Especially reverent should treat the gifts of the godparents. After all, from the moment of Baptism they have new responsibilities, which they swore before God in the church.

On the one hand, what can be difficult in the selection of a gift for a child. Toys, costumes, seasonal clothes, accessories for children - the list of potential presents can be continued indefinitely. However, not all of them are suitable as gifts for christenings.

They say that it is especially difficult to choose a worthy present for the boy. We will not argue, and give arguments that prove the incorrectness of this judgment. Let's just consider in detail what to give to a christening boy can.

First of all, it must be noted that the gifts of the godparents are strictly stipulated by the rules of the church. The godmother on the day of baptism necessarily gives the godson a roof. This is the fabric into which the child is wrapped after the ritual, symbolizing purity and sinlessness. This can be a diaper, embroidered with symbolic ornament, a large towel - terry or cotton (usually with a church story), a blanket or children's sheet with drawings, amulets.

Kryzhma is a gift endowed with supernatural power and unusual qualities. For example, it is believed that kryzhma has medicinal properties. If you hide a sick child by it, then the disease will recede. Also, this tissue will help calm a nervous or frightened baby who does not sleep well at night. Kryzhma is considered a reliable protection against the evil eye and bad words spoken to its owner.

In addition to the kryzhma, the godmother must give the boy a boy's costume "on occasion" - clothes in which the godson will appear before God. Pick up clothes for the child for christenings follows the weather and the season.

The godfather also has a great responsibility on the day of Baptism. If, as a gift of the cross, they dress the child before the ceremony, the godfather gives his gift to the christening to the boy at the moment of the sacrament. His present is one of the most important. It is he who must buy a cross intended for the sacrament. It can be both pewter, and silver, and gold.

If a cross for a boy's christening is bought in advance in a boutique, it is absolutely necessary that the priest consecrate it before putting it on the child's neck. Not every cross is suitable for the sacrament. Therefore, it is better to buy this gift to the godparent in the church just before the ceremony or on the eve of it.

Naturally, relatives and relatives will come to the boy's christening. To come to the child empty-handed, especially on such a solemn day, when he became a baptized person, it is inadmissible to anyone.

What can relatives give for such an occasion?

There are no reservations, no definite precise rules in the selection of the presentation. Usually the icons of the boy are donated by the relatives, donations, other church things, amulets, bibles. In addition to the presentation of church subjects, you can present the boy with a chain to the cross, silver spoons, bath towels or cosmetics for the hygiene of the child.

On the other hand, it does not matter which gift is selected for the christening of a boy or a girl. The main thing is that it should be presented with bright thoughts and good wishes.