Tips For Choosing The Perfect Christening Gift
Consider the Family's Values. Think about the family's traditions and preferences. Some may prefer religious items, while others might appreciate an alternative approach.
Is a Baptism the same as a Christening?
Yes, Baptism and Christening are the same thing, but some churches use one term over another. Baptism is the act of pouring or sprinkling water on someone's head, while Christening is the religious ceremony that includes Baptism.
Personalised or non-personalised gifts? Here at Glover and Smith we offer both, although all our Christening gifts come with a Certificate to be completed by the giver offering a certain amount of personalisation to be read by the child later in life.
Religious Christening gifts suggestions:
A Spoon is a traditional Christening Gift dating back centuries. In many cultures, giving a spoon is associated with prosperity and abundance. For example, in some traditions, spoons are given to mark special occasions like births, weddings, or anniversaries, symbolising good fortune and a prosperous future.
Our Celtic Cross Christening spoon gift for boys or girls offers an engraved solution referencing Christening specifically.
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Our St Cuthbert's Cross Christening spoon gift for boys or girls offers a simple non-engraved solution.
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Other gifts for Christenings, Baptisms and Naming Ceremonies. Our Acorn and Oak leaf themed Collection offers an unusual and alternative take on traditional Christening gifts. The oak tree symbolises hospitality, stability, strength, honour, eternity, endurance and liberty.
"Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow"
English Proverb
The proverb 'Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow' highlights the concept that with time, nurture and love, a small child can develop into somebody powerful and strong.
Our 'from little acorns' range offers a contemporary take on Christening Gifts.
Oak Leaf And Acorn Personalised, Engraved Pewter Christening Box Gift for girls or boys.
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Oak Leaf Personalised Christening Spoon Gifts For Boys And Girls.
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Personalised, Engraved Egg Cup And Spoon Christening Gifts for boys or girls. "Great oaks from little acorns grow". The proverb is repeated on the outside and we can engrave the inside with your personal message. Comes with an acorn spoon.
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Acorn Cup Christening Egg Cup & Oak Leaf Spoon Set for girls or boys. (We can't engrave this design)
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From Little Acorns Christening Gifts For Boys:
Oak Leaf and Acorn Cufflinks.
This striking Christening gift for boys is designed to be used and appreciated later in life, perhaps being re-presented on their 18th birthday.
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We also offer the cufflinks in the personalised, engraved 'From little acorns' pewter box.
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From Little Acorns Christening Gifts For Girls:
Oak Leaf and Acorn Christening Necklace. This detailed Christening gift for girls is again designed to be used and appreciated later in life, perhaps being re-presented on their 18th or 21st birthday.
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We also offer the necklace in the personalised, engraved 'from little acorns' pewter box.
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Please note all Glover and Smith's designs are exclusively handmade by us in our Salisbury workshops. Our designs also feature on the notonthehighstreet and Etsy websites. They are all made by us.
About the author: Ed Glover is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Pewterers and has been making pewter since 1994. Every piece at Glover and Smith is made by hand in Wiltshire using traditional techniques passed down through generations of British craftspeople.