Children's Presents for Hallowed Events
The kind of gift we give for baby christening, communion and baptism should be somewhat different from those for more mundane occasions. By all means present the child with toys or trinkets or clothes as these will intensify the happiness of the event. However, gifts that inspire the children to become better persons should not be overlooked as these can effectively remind him of good intentions in his adult life.
Baby christening, communion and baptism gifts designed with holy symbols
You won't have to get symbols which are openly preachy either. There a myriad of plain designs which are powerful mystical symbols without appearing to be so. It might be all right to embroider a baby's clothes with angels, but older children may not appreciate that. In which case, turn to those signs that people do not normally associate with religious meaning.
The symbol of the scallop
In ancient times, baptism was performed by using a scallop shell to scoop the water from the river and pour it over the head of the person to be baptized. As a sign of cleansing the scallop is particularly appropriate for baby christening, communion and baptism. The scallop should be turned face up with its wide and arched border facing the child. Or it may be placed on left hand side of the child's breast where it will perpetually bathe his heart with purifying grace.
The fish symbol for baby christening, communion and baptism
Some may be familiar with the use of the fish to represent the Holy Eucharist. A less familiar interpretation of this figure is based on its silhouette which is actually two arches whose concavities are opposite each other. One end is joined while at the tail's end, the arches cross.
The resemblance of the silhouette to an open eye makes it an appropriate representation to the Divine Eye which never blinks, the all-seeing providence of the Deity which perpetually watches over the blameless and the innocent.
The symbol of the shamrock
The shamrock was the emblem of St. Patrick when he went about converting Ireland to the faith. As such it stands for faith in God. And because it has three petals, it is also a symbol of the Holy Trinity. For baby christening, communion and baptism, this is a very appropriate emblem to use on children's gifts.
The seven colors of the rainbow
The mystical number 7 is embodied in the 7 rays of the rainbow. This number is found in many of life's manifestations. These include the 7 days in a week, the divine days it took God to complete His creation, the seven notes of the scale, the seven sacraments and many others.
When you embroider your gift with a rainbow, you are actually imparting your blessing that the child should be a well-rounded and complete individual..
The symbolism of the rooster
The rooster, as it were, awakens light in the world because it crows just before the break of day. The ancients regarded the animal as an agent by which the agents of darkness were expelled from the world. And because the rooster brings clarity of vision, it also stands for the person's intuitive powers.
You bless the child with intuition and insight by choosing him gifts that are designed with the figure of the rooster.
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