Gifts for Grandparents in Church Congregations
Grandparents play such an important part in the spiritual upbringing of children that their role was the focus of an international meeting at the Vatican in 2008. More than 300 representatives attended the gathering to examine and celebrate the contributions older worshippers make to the flock. Kids and adults alike can honor the rich religious traditions their grandparents have shared with them on a more personal level by presenting them with a token of their appreciation.
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Bible Gear
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Church-going grandparents may appreciate receiving a Bible picked out with them in mind. Special editions featuring large print for mature eyes are available. You can also create a personalized keepsake by having the cover or title sheets embossed with names or dates. Bible covers are another gift idea. Covers can be crochet from yarn or, for a more personal touch, quilt together strips of fabric that represent important life or family milestones, such as a pieces of a wedding dress, a christening gown or a baby's blanket.
Handmade Cards
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Older kids and adults can use computer publishing programs to create custom cards with family and church photos to give to older parishioners. These greetings can even be professionally printed at an office store. Consider including a classic poem or an aspiring hymn for another personal touch. Younger kids can stick to construction paper, glue and glitter, but make scrap booking supplies available to help little artists bring their creation to the next level. Some tools to consider: special scissors that create scalloped edges, lettering stickers, tassels and picture decals.
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Flowers
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Flowers can be presented to grandparents at church, but rather than handing over a naked bouquet, place the blooms in a nice vase. Or better yet, cut out the top of a gift box and place the vase inside so the blooms shoot out of the top. Decorate the box with wrapping page to finish the look. Along with presentation, you should consider what the flowers you select out mean. Gardenias are said to signify joy. Pink tulips symbolize caring, while yarrows represent good health. Peonies are sent for healing, and poppies are frequently sent to offer consolation.
Customized Gifts
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By planning ahead and using the services provided by specialty crafters, adults can help children create one-of-a-kind gifts that are as unique as they are. For example, the crayon drawings children make for their grandparents can be turned into everlasting keepsakes. Online providers can engrave simple line doodles onto jewelry such as charm tags or bracelets. On the other hand, more extravagant drawings can be professionally printed on spiral notebook covers, address books or calendars.
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