It has long been a tradition at baptisms to bring a christening gift for the child being baptized. Since many children are baptized when they are less than a month old, it can often seem quite difficult to find the right christening gift.
Most popular christening gifts usually clothes, blankets and toys, but children grow quickly and these gifts rarely stand the test of time. Meanwhile, another popular gift that a child will be able to use for many years is jewelry - especially jewelry with symbolic meaning. So for those looking for what to give for a christening, we can offer some practical options to choose from.
Angel wing pendant
An angel wing pendant can be a really great christening gift, as angel wings symbolize great love, spirituality, harmony and most importantly, protection. In addition, over time, an angel wing pendant usually acquires a deeper meaning and significance. It becomes a very personal and sentimental piece of jewelry, symbolizing the feelings that its owner experiences every day. If you decide to give an angel wing pendant to a child being christened, you can expect that as he grows up, he will begin to appreciate this gift more and more, until he understands its true meaning.
Necklace with a cross
Cross necklaces are one of the most popular christening gifts around the world, primarily because of their religious significance. Cross necklaces have long been given as gifts to protect the wearer from evil and to show their devotion to the Christian faith. In addition, there are many different options when choosing a necklace – both in terms of materials and design.
Compared to other jewelry items, such as a bracelet or ring, a necklace is more difficult to “outgrow.” And if the necklace does become too small, you can simply change the necklace or chain and hang the same pendant on them. For those who want the christening gift to be more closely related to Lithuania and nature, you can choose an amber necklace. Amber necklace It has both a soothing and healing effect, so it will be an excellent preventive measure during teething and will suppress various inflammations.
Baptism bracelet
Bracelets are a great gift for christenings. Bracelets are often engraved with the child's name and baptism date. This personal touch is a gift that the child will be able to keep for the rest of their life; even after the child outgrows the bracelet, this christening gift will likely retain its sentimental value.
Silver or gold angel pendant
Angel-shaped pendants have a wide variety of meanings and symbolism, as you can choose from different angels - starting with Archangel Michael, Raphael, Gabriel and ending with Zadkiel, Uriel or Joseph. For example, Archangel Zadkiel helps those seeking joy, happiness, forgiveness, liberation from negative things, etc., he helps to find more tolerance within himself. Meanwhile, Archangel Michael helps to free himself from various fears, to gain self-confidence, develops the spirit and strengthens faith, and protects against misfortunes. Since each angel-shaped pendant has a different meaning, you can easily choose the perfect christening gift from them.
A few original ideas
Along with your chosen piece of jewelry for a christening gift, you can also give a silver pacifier or a silver spoon. Both can be engraved with the child's initials and date of birth. This would make a very sentimental and lasting gift.
Personalizing a christening gift
An engraved christening gift is a great way to make it special! Therefore, after choosing the desired christening gift, don't forget about engraving services, which allow you to personalize the chosen piece of jewelry and mark a special moment in life - a christening.