I am against it and my husband says that his family has always done it. What do you think?
2007-03-08 09:54:07 · 28 answers · asked by Ruby Tuesday 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's mainly religious and a matter of class. Catholics and Greek Orthodox do, Protestants don't. Upper class and Royalty do, commoners as a general rule don't. Your call.
2007-03-08 09:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is no reason for alcohol to be drank at a Christening celebration. You never know how people will react to 1 or 2 or 3 drinks. 1 drink can make someone intoxicated enough that they will embarrass themselves and you don't need that. This is a very special time for your family and child. Just serve soda and/or punch. And focus of your little one. God bless!
2007-03-08 11:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people need alcohol in order to have a good time. They simply cannot function in a social setting without it. So if you are not serving it, they might not go to your christening, because they would have no idea what to do with themselves without drinking. It's a crutch they need.
2007-03-08 11:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my family does serve alcohol at christening parties. however if you wish to not have alcohol for fear of people getting drunk offer champagne to toast the little baby or beer and wine. leave the hard stuff off of the drink list this is afterall an all ages event. if your hubby wishes to serve alcohol then let him but set limits. happy christening
2007-03-08 10:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my family we usually hold the event in the early afternoon and we have wine for those who wish to drink it. Nobody usually does though. My sister had only pop and juice at my nieces baptism. (drinking really isn't part of the day)
You could compromise and have a punch or wine but nothing stronger.
If you really feel strongly about it maybe your husband will agree to change the tradition. His family isn't having the party, you two are.
2007-03-08 10:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there's anything against it because of the event, but if you see his/your side of the family and friends acting up, it would end up being a bit of a babysitting job. I would probably serve a little bit, but set the tone w/light alcohol, maybe champagne and some beer, but no hard liquor, and definitely don't break the keg out.
2007-03-08 10:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by HappilyEverAfter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my sister served alchohol at her baby's christening. then again..shes a littele crazy anyway. but still. i would say dont do it. it might offend some people..and that would not be good.
2007-03-08 10:10:26 · answer #7 · answered by whoahcalleex0 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately not . if you serve alchohol the guests will all drink it then there will be none left for you.
Tell them to bring a bottle well make it two one for the baby, That way you can sneak some of their drink into your cupboards so you can get sloshed out of your mind at there expense once you have of rid of them.
2007-03-08 09:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by dont know much 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is nothing wrong with it. Remember Jesus turned water into wine if it's religion that you are worried about. What could be a problem is drinking too much. You have to know your guests and how they will behave. You will be responsible if something happens due to over drinking.
2007-03-08 09:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by margherita 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok I think as long as it is tasteful and done with class and no one gets drunk I think it is ok. My friend had a beautiful dinner where she served margaritta to everyone....virgin ones to the kids and it was nice and no one got drunk it was tasteful and everyone had a good time....congrats on your christening....may God bless you and your child
2007-03-08 09:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Sparkling♥Jules♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋