a friend of mine is baptizing her daughter on Christmas day. Do you usually give presents for that occasion? & any ideas please! I'm new to the US so I'm not very familiar with the customs. I appreciate your help.
2006-12-13 09:36:14 · 11 answers · asked by giggsmania 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Yes, but the gifts are usually small (like a new outfit for the little one, a silver cup or something special for the baby), and a card where you have written a nice and short note of Blessings on the Child as well.
2006-12-13 11:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes people give gifts on Baptism. Something with the baby's name and baptism day on it would be nice. When we got our daughter baptized someone gave us a photo album with a silver cover with her name and date of baptism. It was nice top put her baptism pictures in. Also something like a baptism plaque would be nice.
2006-12-13 09:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tony G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there
Yes, you usually do. A gift of some money or a keepsake item always works. For example, when I got baptized one of my parents friends gave me a sterling silver cup with my name engraved on it.
2006-12-13 09:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do give gifts to the child that is being baptized. You can go to the mall and choose some nice clothing for him/her. It is really not custom to give toys for batisms, but if you want to its okay!..
2006-12-13 09:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by chikita4652 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another traditional gift is to give the person being baptized a new, nicely-printed Bible, signed by you.
2006-12-13 09:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes most people give gifts for baptism. you can look at on-line at christain stores or look where you are located for a christian store, there will be a section of gifts specifically for baptisms,if you don't know just ask the assistant for help or information on what the gift is and means etc...
2006-12-13 09:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you could get a little plaque with the name and birthdate on it. or give a card with a little money. A teddy bear. Any small item is traditional.
2006-12-13 09:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional gift is a card with moola! Easy Peezy : )
2006-12-13 09:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by sweetpea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. I usually give a religious article for the child, such as a prayer book, Children's Bible, etc., or money.
2006-12-13 09:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always give a gold cross on a chain.
2006-12-13 09:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋