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Presents for Children's Christening, Communion and Baptism

Because of the religious character of baby christening, communion and baptism, the types of gifts that we give should also impart an inspirational note to the child. Although more casual gifts can serve to heighten the excitement of the child, the need to inspire the child to become a better person should not be overlooked and gifts that are effective in doing that should not be omitted.

Baby christening, communion and baptism gifts designed with holy symbols

A baby suit with an appliqué of his guardian angel will not only protect him when he is barely aware but also serve to inspire him to better things when he grows up. For older children who may possibly not want their guardian angel displayed on their clothes, other symbols are available for baby christening, communion and baptism

The Baptist's shell symbol for baby christening, communion and baptism gifts

The scallop shell is what we often see the Baptist holding whenever he is portrayed baptizing Christ. As such, the early Christians saw in the scallop the symbol of purification, the source of the waters of cleansing. As you can see the shell is a very apt symbol for baby christening, communion and baptism. Preferably, the fan of the outward-facing shell should be towards the child's face. It may also be attached over the left breast of the person as if perpetually purifying the person's heart.

The symbol of the fish

Most of us know the symbol of the fish which represent the Holy Eucharist. But a far older meaning of the symbol is based on the outline of the fish; two arches oriented opposite to each other with one of their ends meeting and the other two ends crossing each other to form the tail.

Upon examining the figure we see that it resembles an opened eye. The fish therefore also represents and evokes the constant vigilance of heaven over the child.

The shamrock

The shamrock stands steadfastness of belief. This stems from the fact that St. Patrick, in converting Ireland, used this symbol for his work. The three petals of the flower also represent the three persons of the Trinity. Using this symbol for baby christening, communion and baptism gifts inspires faith in Divinity.

The rainbow's seven hues

The rainbow is a deeply mystical symbol owing to its seven colors. Number 7 is associated with many fundamental phenomena. We have seven sacraments and seven virtues. There are 7 notes in our musical scale and seven days in a week. Seven also represents the number of cosmic days it took for Deity to create the earth.

Embroidering the child's clothes with a rainbow is a charm to promote his growing into a perfectly balanced and complete human being.

The symbolism of the rooster

The rooster, as it were, awakens light in the world because it crows just before the break of day. The ancients regarded the animal as an agent by which the agents of darkness were expelled from the world. And because the rooster brings clarity of vision, it also stands for the person's intuitive powers.

Gifting the baby with a rooster-embroidered piece of clothing is a charm for the development of insight.
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