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Really chuffed to be asked to be godfather to my best friends first daughter. I can't make it to the christening unfortunately (in Sweden) but would like to buy something for the occasion, although I haven't a clue about the etiquette for such a situation. Should I get something that's useful for her parents in the short term, or buy something for her in the long-term?
I've googled some online shops and found nothing but tat and religious bumpf, hoping for something a bit more original or meaningful.
All ideas appreciated, thanks!
we've usually got people a fruit tree to plant somewhere special. Probably best to check their climate out though first?
A book?
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Just kidding how a savings account for the nipper for uni?
Gift ideas:
http://www.christeningsilver.com/popular-christening-gifts/default.aspx
I haven't a clue about the etiquette for such a situation
You really don't know what being a godfather involves? FFS!
If you are a lifelong Christian you know exactly what is required of you, because since childhood you have been present at loads of similar ceremonies.
If you're not a lifelong Christian, you're not fit to be a godfather and you should graciously decline.
Mmmm, tree idea is a good one. Her dad works for an international company so they keep moving country every few years, I'll have to look for some variations on that idea.
Zaskar - Thanks for the link, some possibilities there. The christening was probably her mum's idea, I dare say that her dad will be preaching Dawkins as soon as she talk. :o)
I haven't a clue about the etiquette for such a situationYou really don't know what being a godfather involves? FFS!
<Bites hook>Ok, to clarify my original post. I don't have a clue about the etiquette [u]for buying gifts[/u] for a christening. I can't remember what I was bought for my christening 30+ yrs ago, nor have I been to any recently. I've already sent new-baby gifts and want to mark this special occasion with something different.
I know perfectly well what the responsilibilties of being a godparent are, both the traditional religious meaning and today's non-religious meaning.
a christening is a serious religious event and should not be taken lightly
If the family goes to church buy a nice gift or some next vouchers
If they don't actually believe but just want a nice party then buy a Christian bible LOL
I hate hypocrisy
The look on your mates faces when you give them a bible is totally priceless
COI total atheist
take note of the wise words above. christenings are scary weird events, ive only ever been to one, and there was talk of renouncing the devil and protecting from evil, all a bit unecessary I thought. At one point loads of people bowed their heads and started talking to some thing called god... nuts the lot of them!
However once that part of the day was over, we had a nice party, and I guess the child now has some one special to protect and look after them in times of need etc.
Hi Burts, I don't know if this link for a Quaich is any good to you,
http://www.kiltmakers.co.uk/index.php?cPath=31_38&gclid=CJSizpDKopwCFZgU4wodJh8biw
In meditteranean countries, it's traditional to plant an olive tree on the birth of a child. They happily exist in pots/planters, and so can move with you...