London (CNN)– Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. The christening will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most …
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London (CNN)– Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. The christening will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most …
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London (CNN)– Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. The christening will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most …
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A baby’s baptism is an important life event which welcomes the child into the Christian church. Many guests who attend the baptism will choose to give a gift to celebrate the special occasion.
Traditional Gifts – Traditional gifts of silver, such as spoons, baptism cups, rattles, silver photo frames and jewelery are given to mark a baby’s baptism.
Gift of Money – Some godparents and relatives will opt to make a financial contribution to the baby’s future by providing money that can be placed in a savings account.
Baptismal Clothing – Baptism outfits for babies are almost always white in order to reflect the innocence of their soul.
Heirloom Gifts – a traditional toy, such as a rocking horse, which could become an heirloom piece and will provide future generations with pleasure. In addition, handmade baby blankets, photograph albums and art also make gifts that can last a lifetime.
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Across my years of ministry many young parents have asked me to “christen” their new baby. Though” christening” actually refers to the giving of a Christian name … My Baptist friends do not but prefer to help parents “dedicate” a new baby to the …
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Getty ImagesKate Middleton and Prince William are known for bucking royal tradition. So far, the couple has embraced a modern take on parenthood – William is the first senior royal to take paternity leave and they’ve reportedly rejected the idea of …
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Getty ImagesKate Middleton and Prince William are known for bucking royal tradition. So far, the couple has embraced a modern take on parenthood – William is the first senior royal to take paternity leave and they’ve reportedly rejected the idea of …
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India Hicks, goddaughter of Prince Charles, will give the young prince a set of custom-designed cufflinks for a christening gift. Prince George’s christening will likely not be until this fall, but royal family members and friends are already thinking of gift ideas for the royal baby.
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Unlike royal weddings, which are often state occasions, baptisms are reserved for about 60 relatives and friends. At the half-hour liturgy, the Archbishop of Canterbury will ask William, Middleton and the godparents to gather around the 172-year …
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On his debut to the world Prince George was kept cosy and warm inside a shawl made from super-fine Merino wool. GH Hurt & Son Ltd a small, Nottingham-based firm had sent the shawl as a gift to Prince William and Kate. It was an identical shawl to the one Prince William wore outside the Lindo Wing in 1982.
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