Naming Ceremony Gift

[Gem7321]

Hi all

I was asked ages ago to be 'Supporting Parent' to my baby cousin Chloe. Her Naming Ceremony isn't until May (her 2nd birthday) but I need an idea of what to get her.

If anyone has any ideas they would be much appreciated.

I'd like to get her something to do with her name. Her name is greek for 'blooming' or 'green shoot'. :shock: My first thought is flowers... but flowers die and I don't think a 2 year old would appreciate them. So I'm well and truly stuck!

Many thanks

Gem

[bluewednesday]

Just some ideas of unusual but thoughtful presents my children got...

a mint coin set for the year they were born (at any post office)
an atlas (better one with political borders too) to show them how the world was when they were born
a tooth fairy, receptacle to keep their teeth in when they fall out
a handmade rattle

The first one was the most unusual one. Also my nan did them a birth sampler in cross stitch which you can pick up anywhere and you don't even have to be good at sewing to do them, this would cover the name thing - especially if you can find one with flowers on.

Let us know what you decide on

Annette

[Baggybooks]

Try and think of what you'd have found interesting yourself when older.

The idea of the atlas is brilliant - it would almost be a kind of time captule.

[Gem7321]

An atlas is good. Perhaps a globe so she can sort of play with it? And if it opens up she could put some toys in there. I know these are expensive so all of the supporting parents could chip in! Good idea!

What about a charm bracelet? I have one and each charm represents something in my life. I'm not sure how much they are though and it's not really original...

[katieh]

hey gem

i got a charm bracelet for my naming ceremony an i still ave it now as u eack charm represents something!!!!

i also got my neice one for her naming ceremony so ye i think that wwud b a good idea

k

[Gem7321]

I'm having trouble finding one which hasn't already got charms on it :evil:

[chelledunleavy]

Hi Gem,

I think the charm bracelet is a really good idea, it will also mean that each year for birthdays and Xmas you can buy her an additional charm.

My mum got my daughter one when she was born, I think she just got it from the local jewellers!

Good luck with it hun!

[phunkyphantom22]

Newspaper from day they were born?

Guess that might hard to get hold of now.... Though you might be able to get it if you contact the newspaper.

As for the charm bracelet, I think all you need is a bracelet which would be able to have charms attached to it?

I know Links of London do charm bracelets where you can buy the bracelet with 1 charm, then add them on. Bit expensive though!

http://www.linksoflondon.com/online-shop/women/bracelets/657-red-heart-charm-bracelet

[Gem7321]

£98!! :shock:

They are beautiful though. I might ask my Mum and Dad if they will go halves with me :)

I think I'm sorted then!

Thank you all for your help :D

[phunkyphantom22]

Yeah I know!!

They are lovely though.

Only thing is, the charms to go on it are pretty expensive too so you could end up spending quite a bit each year, he he!

[Paul22]

What is a nameing ceremony?

A Christening for atheists?

[phunkyphantom22]

I have to admit, I'd never heard of it - sounds very American but maybe it is just that - a non-christian christening! He he!

Never heard of one either - but if anyone would like to buy me things for £98.00 please, feel welcome to do so!

[Paul22]

Im just confused as to what this ceremony involves, are they christians?

Courtesy of Wiki...

In The Naming ceremony of Santror, Thirumal, acting as a Pantaram, made the Seven Virgins, who were to give birth to seven boys using seven seeds from seven upper worlds. The seven sons were reared personally by Thirumal.

One day, a grand ceremony was organized for the naming of the children. The whole pantheon of Gods and Goddesses attended the ceremony.

The eminent God Isvaran gave them the first name as Chanars because, one of the characteristics of these people was ‘perseverance in seeking and obtaining even the invisible goal’. The sage Vetha (Vethamuni) gave a name as Santror to signfy the characteristics of nobility and integrity, Thirumal called them as Natalvar. Similarly, other gods and goddesses gave them very prestigious titular names. Having named them with great attributes, all the deities sang lullabies in praise of their glory. Sarasvati, the popular deity, praised them as children born with powers of knowledge, wisdom, and artistic skills and as the future kings who were going to rule the earth with justice, righteousness, and love.

[phunkyphantom22]

Sounds like some sort of cult to me! Ha ha!!! :lol:

lol - Gem? something you wanna share with the group?

[bluewednesday]

We had a naming ceremony for our daughter, we consider it a christening without the church but I guess it can be anything you want it to be!

Annette

[Gem7321]

A naming ceremony is a non-religious christening. So I'm not a God-Parent; I'm a 'Supporting Parent' :roll:

My cousin was one of the first babies to have a naming ceremony 2-3 years ago!

[Paul22]

Just out of interest, as an extension to this thread, who is religious in here?

[Gem7321]

Not me. I used to be, but only because primary school brain-washed me :evil:

NO FRICKIN WAY!!! Go preach your palp on someone elses door step!