What Are Some Special Gifts For Your Granddaughter's Christening?
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| Congratulations, your granddaughter is being christened and you are looking to find the perfect gift that will fit the occasion. The first gift idea that comes to mind is a beautiful outfit. Most christenings are done in infancy and a beautiful layette that includes the gown, a cap, booties, and a beautiful blanket is one of the most perfect gifts that you could give. If, by chance this layette has been handmade either by you or by someone you know than the gift will have even more meaning and may become a family heirloom that will be passed down through succeeding generations. Even if your granddaughter is older at the time of her christening, a beautiful dress and shoes is still an appropriate gift. |
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Jewelry, especially religious jewelry, is another gigantic area with many, many gifts to choose from. A christening is a perfect opportunity to begin a charm bracelet for your granddaughter. A charm bracelet is something that she will keep all her life and it can be added onto for every major occasion in your granddaughter’s life. Be sure to purchase a high quality chain in sterling silver or gold along with a beautiful christening or baptismal charm. If it is a Catholic christening this is one opportunity along with her confirmation to give her a beautiful set of rosary beads. These items are readily available online and many cities have Christian and religious supply stores that also carry many beautiful pieces to choose from. |
Jewelry gifts for her christening don’t only have to be religious in nature. Many grandparents use this occasion to pass down jewelry that has been in the family for generations. The item can be held in trust until she becomes older. In our family we have a string of pearls that have been passed down from oldest daughter to oldest daughter for generations. The pearls are given at the baptism and kept safe until they are worn at her wedding. If your family doesn’t have any old traditions such as this, now may be a wonderful opportunity to start one.
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| Another great gift idea for your granddaughter’s christening is to purchase her very first Bible. You may choose to go with a traditional Bible that she won’t be able to use until she is much older or you can choose from many of the age-appropriate children’s Bibles. These Bibles are filled with some of the most interesting Bible stories and are offered in rugged, toddler safe styles such as board books and books made of washable vinyl or fabric. In the same context, there are many children’s DVDs and musical CDs that also tell many of the most well known Bible stories. These songs and movies are bright and catchy and children love them. |
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If you are a long-distance grandparent who has absolutely no idea what the child or the family wants or needs, you can always fall back on the failsafe method of purchasing gift cards, savings bonds or the always-appropriate cash gift. If your granddaughter is still an infant, her parents will appreciate being able to use the cash or gift cards to purchase more of the ever-increasing list of supplies needed for a baby. And if your granddaughter is older, she will love going out and shopping for her own gift!
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