First and foremost, think about the family who is having the christening. If they are the type of family who would treasure a sentimental, personal gift, then consider a gift that is engraved, such as a picture frame with the date of the event and the name of the child being christened. Another idea would be an entire photo album that has a customizable cover that could have the same information, providing the family a place to store photos of the entire christening.

Also, think about what your relationship is to the child being christened. If you are the Godparent, then choosing a gift that represents your commitment and dedication for the duration of the child’s life is a good idea. Try to think of a gift that the child will use when he or she is older, such as engraved cuff links for a boy or an engraved piece of jewelry for a girl.

If you’re related to the child or are a friend, then you’ll want to choose between a more modern present or something considered more traditional. First communion sets, birth certificate holders, trinket boxes, or rosary beads are good traditional gifts any family would like to receive for their child.

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Usually the baby is dressed in a christening outfit. It is white and can be a dress or pant suit. Both boys and girls use christening dresses. They are often handed down in the family and each child wares the same christening dress.

The clergyman holds the baby and sprinkles holy water on the babies head. A pray or blessing is said and the whole process is called baptism. It is a tradition in many families and pictures are taken and gifts are shared for the baby.

Many families enjoy a dinner afterwards. It can be in a restaurant or at a private home. This is the time gifts can be opened.

Christening gift ideas include a silver spoon or cup. Baby rings or framed pictures are other examples. It is usually a good idea to give something that will be passed down and kept until the child is old enough to see and enjoy the gift.

Christening gift ideas can often be found on line. If you are invited to a christening, you can send a gift and note directly to the house. When you get an invitation you are not obliged to give a gift, but it is a nice gesture.

Cards and notes are also nice and can be kept for the baby until he or she is old enough to realize the importance of this celebration.

Not every religion uses this ceremony, but many do. Others have forms of it. It does not make the child a member of the church, but it is a way of parents saying to God and family that they want to raise the child in a Christian home.

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