New beginnings with Baptism

It is said that when babies smile in their sleep, they are seeing and talking to angels in their dreams. For us, we do not need a reason to smile when we are looking at them. Their cute chubby cheeks, adorable eyes, fine hair and soft skin are able to break apart even the hardest of heart. It is not unusual for a usual grumpy old man, silent and stubborn to the rest of the family, gently carrying and cuddling his very, very young granddaughter. To most, having a newborn in a family is one of the most exciting moments in one’s life.

As the result from eating the fruit from the forbidden wisdom tree, Adam and Eve had inflicted their sin upon all the children that would be born into the world. Baptism is a holy ritual whereby the baby would be purified from all his sins. The act of baptism also commemorates the acceptance of the child as a member of the holy church.

In many western cultures, baptism is celebrated among the family and friends. A reception is normally held in accordance with the christening of the baby. Similar to bridal showers, guests would bring along gifts for the little one in hopes of aiding the mother to get acquainted with this heavy task. New mothers, especially, may not know where to start and what to do. In this case, her friends and family who have experiences in raising their little screaming angels who bite and yell would flock to her and began pouring advices (a lot of it will consists of superstitions) and presents to welcome the babe-in-arms.

Amongst the most popular gifts are garments for babies. They usually come in pink for girls and blue for the boys. Packed in transparent boxes, they usually consist of mittens, jumpsuits and stockings for the baby. In some eastern cultures, the clothes would be placed in a dim sum serving dish. They can also be wrapped in flowers. This would definitely render the proud parents of the baby speechless.

Babies can be given bottles and baby formulas as presents. The gift would benefit mothers who cannot produce their own milk. However, do not attempt to buy any cheap formulas you can get you hands on. Babies could be allergic to some formulas so before you set out to buy one, get an opinion from someone who knows more about them. Don’t be put off if you see that your gift was not made used of by the parents. When giving birthday presents, try assembling gifts in a basket. They would certainly delight the happy parents.

The traditions of giving out favors is something common in the west. They are a symbol of gratitude to the guest for sharing the special day with the parents and baby. This custom is no longer alien in the east. It has now become part of customs in almost all parts of the world.

Wonder what make best favors for baptism As babies are often related to angels, something that carries this design would be the best form of souvenirs. A cherub candle would be the finest choice because it is both admirable and useful at the same time. It will give a warm radiance in anybody’s home.

A personalized favor will also do just fine. If your baby is born near the season of Christmas, you can always make a photo ornament with the baby’s photo inside the bauble, surrounded with nice smelling potpourri. You can always resort to cards and photo frames when it comes to inserting your bundle of joy’s picture. A personal handwritten note attached to the card, frame or ornament is a very good way to show your gratefulness towards their attendance.

It won’t be long until the babies grow up and gets involve with all sorts of mischief. Before that time arrives, you can just enjoy the happiness that the baby brings into the family. Always remember that babies are gifts form god and should be cherished even after they had passed baby’s phase.