Baptismal Gift Basket Ideas
A baptism is a holy and special moment in the life of a baby in the Christian church. Denominations have different ceremonies and rituals for baptisms, along with different meanings behind them. The basic concept of a baptism, however, is that it marks the child's lifelong journey with Jesus Christ. It is customary to give gifts in celebration of a baby's baptism.
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Memories Basket
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Fill a gift basket with an engraved memory box, a small white Bible and a silver-plated photo album. Parents can use the memory box as a safe place to keep special mementos from their child's baptism, such as a clip of the child's hair or the baby booties he wore. The Bible is symbolic of the child's journey with Christ. Parents can use the photo album to hold photos of the baptismal ceremony and reception.
Reception Basket
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Fill a basket with goodies that the family can use at the baptism reception. Because a baptism is a holy, reverent event, consider treats and sweets that are white. White jelly beans, white chocolate candies, white mints and even white cupcakes with the baby's initials are all creative ideas.
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Coffee-Table Basket
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Fill a basket with coffee-table items that will remind visitors of the baby's baptism. You'll have to deliver this basket after the baptism after you collect memories from the special day. For example, you can include a set of photo coasters displaying photos of the baby in baptism clothes and at the ceremony. Another idea is to make a coffee-table book through a website where you can upload photos of the baby and the ceremony.
Baptism Display Basket
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Fill a large basket, such as a wicker laundry basket, with a glass display case for a baptismal gown. Or, a small display case for the baby booties the child wore for her baptism. You can also give a frame for these items. Consult a framer who specializes in archival framing to buy the appropriate frame.
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