According to Orthodox traditions, children are baptized. It is believed that after this ritual the baby acquires his own guardian angel. That is why the sacrament of baptism is tried as early as possible, so as not to leave the baby without protection. The rite of baptism is important not only for the child and his parents, but also for those who are honored to become godparents and mother for the baby. So the godmother holds the child in her arms during the whole ceremony and passes the baby to the father for dipping into the font. In addition, the godparents should present a godson a gift, so it is important to think carefully about what to give to the child's baptism.
What is customary to give a christening to a boy?
People who are not particularly familiar with the rite of baptism do not always know what to give a godson for christening. To get rid of such torment, first we will understand what is prescribed to give traditions. According to the custom of the toddler, the godparents should wear everything new from head to foot. But since almost all the rite the child is in the hands of the godmother, then it is she who should give the clothes to the baby. In addition to the baptismal shirt and cap, you also need to take care of the risk (cloth or towel, wrapped in a child, taking out of the font). What gifts for the christening boy - a ready set or sew the godson all the necessary items with his own hands? There are no strict limitations here, we allow both options. Previously, of course, everything was sewn by hand, but now you can buy a beautiful christening set. These things usually last a lifetime, so choosing a towel, cap and shirt are given special attention. All things should be in harmony with each other, and the color of the outfit is white, milk or cream, as it symbolizes purity and purity. In addition to beauty, you need to pay attention to the convenience of the outfit - the fabric is soft, the seams are hidden, so as not to irritate the delicate skin of the baby, and all the decorative elements are well sewn.
Also, the required gifts include a cross and a chain, according to the custom, they are bought by the godfather. From what will be made the first cross is not so important, if desired, the godson then he can change, and the first cross is simply stored. If the child is given a chain along with a cross, then it is better to let it lie "on the outgrowth", and for now it is better to wear a cross on a soft ribbon, so that the child does not get irritation from the chain friction against the skin.
What else can you give a boy for christening?
What more can you give a gift to a godson? Often, such a gift is made for christenings - a boy (or girl) is given a children's Bible with colorful pictures, as well as a small icon with the image of a saint patronizing a baby. Surely, many have heard of such an old tradition to give dimensional icons. Such an icon was written on the blackboard in the child's growth. The icon depicted the patron saint of the child, and the icon was placed in his room. What icon should I present to my godson today? Nowadays, as a present, a boy for christening is unlikely to be given such a customized icon, but to buy the usual one in
Also traditional is the gift of a silver spoon "in the teeth." But in general, there are no special requirements for gifts. If you doubt the choice, you can ask the mother of the child what is best to give to the christening her boy. Often they donate children's things to christenings, but many mothers are very sensitive to their choice and wish to buy everything themselves. Perhaps toys, strollers or walkers for the baby they will be happy. You can also help young parents prepare the table for the holiday, for example, buy a beautiful cake.