I'm an atheist so i don't really know what is etiquette for these functions.
If i do get something for the baby, i don't want to get him anything religious, do you have any ideas for a good NON-christian gift?
As much as i would like to get something anti-religious, i will be avoiding this, so sensible answers only please.
I'm also a tightar*e so if a gift is not required let me know...
Thanks all.
2006-12-05 14:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by ants79 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you are going only to the baptism then no gift is expected at all. If, however, the family of the baby hosts a luncheon or reception and serves you food, then it is appropriate to give a small gift. For a baptism/christening, a religious gift is more appropriate, but any "baby" gift would be acceptable. Basically, if they are spending money to feed you then it is appropriate to repay that kindness in the form of a small gift for the baby.
Whether or not there is a reception of any sort, a card is appropriate. They make baptism/christening greeting cards. Shouldn't run your tightar*e more than a few bucks.
If you are even thinking of giving an anti-religious gift to friends of yours who are religious but think enough of you to invite you to their baby's baptism, then you are not a very kind person who respects his friends' beliefs, to say the least.
If these people aren't really such great friends, in your opinion, you should just not even go. It sounds to me like they can't be such good friends if you'd even think of hurting them by giving an anti-religious gift, let alone that you're admittedly a tightar*e about giving them anything at all.
2006-12-05 15:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your culture, in my culture, only the God father/mother will give out the gift, not the audience. Also, if yo would like an something for a baby, you can buy clothes,but avoid dark colors.
2006-12-05 23:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by Andizzle Foshizzle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gift card is nice but if you really do not want to give anything for the baby, just buy a card.
2006-12-05 23:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gift is something nice to give but not a necessity if you are a guest. What matters most is your presence and by just being one with them to celebrate the occasion.
2006-12-05 23:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by dimma59 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i would ask the family. The safest thing to do would be to get the basic child toys. A bear or blanket or something.
Just make sure if its a girl- you give her the right color. If its a boy...give him the right color. lol
Or, just get some candles. And be like... 'i wasn't sure what if i were supposed to bring anything'.
So that if you weren't, they dont like take it the wrong way. They see you arent used to this and just accept it. :]
2006-12-05 23:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by King 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No gift is required. They will be thrilled that you, as an athiest, show up at a Christian rite to support them, and that is gift enough.
2006-12-05 23:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is required, it is not a gift. If that would be your only reason for getting it, don't.
2006-12-05 23:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Power tools are always nice.
2006-12-05 23:14:15 · answer #8 · answered by Beavis Christ AM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes clothes would be nice..
2006-12-05 23:03:07 · answer #9 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but not to be rude why would they ask if they know that light and dark don't mix email me if you have time
2006-12-05 23:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by will pray 4 you disleic 15 wpmin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋