A baby’s christening or baptism is a very special occasion.
It is the very first step in their spiritual life so there
should be as many keepsakes of the day as possible. Since
the baby won’t have any first-hand memories of this special
day, it’s up to the parents, godparents and family members
to create lasting memories for them.
There are always the popular items that make treasured keepsakes,
but there are many other ideas that might get overlooked.
For instance, are the invitations just for inviting guests
to the celebration and providing all the important details?
That is their main purpose, but saving just one of them to
be framed or placed in a memory album/scrapbook will create
a lasting souvenir of the occasion.
Here is a list of some more obvious and not-so-obvious items
that make great baptism or christening keepsakes creating
lifetime memories for the baby.
• Gown or Outfit – Choosing heirloom quality fabric
and taking the proper storage measures will help preserve
the gown or outfit for future generations or just for a lasting
remembrance.
• Accessories such as shoes, socks, bib, blanket, bonnet,
towel, headband, boutonniere - They all add an extra special
touch to the gown or outfit and make great mementos.
• Favors – These are perfect for showing appreciation
to guests and giving them a take-home token. Many types of
favors can be personalized.
• Certificate – This is a great way to create a
written record of the baptism or christening that can be framed
and displayed.
• Bracelet – What could be more precious and beautiful
than a baby bracelet adorning the infant on her special day?
• Personalized Gifts – These are normally items
designed specifically for a christening or baptism such as
a photo album, photo frame, Bible, cross plaque, doll, prayer
bear, or candle. They are extra special because of the personalization.
• Share of Stock with Framed Certificate – This
is a gift that will educate and grow with the child throughout
their life and the personalized frame will commemorate the
date of their baptism or christening.
Godparents, in particular, should really consider giving their
godchild a keepsake gift since part of their responsibility
is to help the child grow in their spirituality. Since their
baptism or christening is the beginning of their spiritual
life, it should always be remembered. There are special godchild,
goddaughter, and godson gifts available that can be personalized
with the baby’s name and the date.
Keepsakes are a wonderful way to honor the memory of a baby’s
christening or baptism through the years as they grow, both
physically and spiritually.
Sara Haese is the owner of http://www.baptism-and-christening-keepsakes.com
which is your premier online resource for everything you’ll
need to make a baptism or christening memorable including
gowns, outfits, invitations, favors, personalized gifts, accessories,
godparent gifts, etc.
