Babies are considered to be gifts from god. These little bundles of joy bring immense happiness to the family. If the couple are blessed with a baby boy they do not know how to contain their joy. But there are many families who prefer little girls and there are many families who are content with a child regardless the gender. All children are equal in the house of the lord and therefore they are christened or baptised in church. This ceremony welcomes the child.
A child is baptised in the presence of his parents, godparents, grandparents, siblings, family friends and other close relatives. After a baptism or christening, the baby is declared ‘child of Christ’. As a baptismal custom, the parents of the baby boy or girl. In the christening ceremony the child is given a name, therefore the ceremony is also referred to as the ‘naming ceremony’.
After the ceremony is over and done with, the party can be conducted at church or at home. If a baby boy is being christened, then the decor of the venue should be done in the conventional colour, blue. Christening gifts bought should also correspond with the child’s gender. Many christening gifts for boys are available in gift stores and online. However, the decor and gifts are not the only things that are to be kept in mind while celebrating a christening. If you are throwing a party then there are a few things you should keep in mind:
Food to be Served
Christening parties are usually held during the day or early in the evening. These parties are meant to small and the food served should not be too elaborate. People usually serve finger food. You can plan a menu which contains food like:
- Chips and dip
- Sausage balls
- Cookies or brownies
- Cheese straws
- Vegetable and deli meat trays
However, a christening cake, no matter how big or small it may be should be served to the guests. Some people also plan huge celebration with an elaborate menu. In case you want to plan something like that then your menu can comprise:
- Roast turkey
- A selection of salads
- Casseroles
- A variety of meat dishes
- A selection of desserts
If you are planning a grand event make sure you have caterers handle the food as it will be exhausting for you. Invite the guests before hand and work towards organising the event in a group rather than planning it single-handedly.
Also, make sure that the baby boy is alright amidst all the chaos. Don’t let guest crowd around the baby too much. When the baby is being changed or fed and when the baby is asleep, keep him away from all the noise.







