Do you have a family tradition that has been carried on for years? 

My family has one that has been going on for over 110 years.  Everyone in our family at the time of Christening or Baptism, uses the same handpainted china bowl to hold the christening water.  It’s quite a surprise that this delicate bowl has lasted over the years with no cracks or chips.  It is still wrapped in an old dishtowel (the same one for years) and contained in a rickety cardboard box.

Do you have a family tradition for your child’s Christening Day?  If not maybe now is the time to start.  After all, someone did in my family.  How about starting with the child’s outfit, gown or suit? An heirloom Christening gown worn by your child can be a treasured piece passed down for your grandchildren and great-grandchildren to wear.

Here are a few tips on how to pick out the Christening outfit.
..If you want this outfit to become “your” tradtion, pick one of Classic design.  You want your relatives years from now to love it just as much as you do.
..Christening, Baptismal or Bris gowns should always be beautiful and of the finest quality with lace, embroidery, ribbon and/or other embellishments. They should be made of delicate, soft fabrics suitable for a baby. Whether intricate or unadorned, your heirloom Christening gown should be made to the most exacting standards.
..The season of the year will definitely be a consideration when deciding on the style of the  christening or baptism dress. Fabric thickness and sleeve length should be appropriate for the temperatures during that time of the year, if possible.

Whatevery style and  fabric content you choose I’m sure if handled correctly the outfit will last for years and generations to come.  Choose a suitable container for storage but more important, start a diary within.  This will keep the story of the use alive and passed on with each generation.

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