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Christening Traditions?

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lollypop917
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Christening Traditions?

Hello ladies...I'm new here. Quick question...Anyone ever hear of the tradition that the godmother buys the Chrsitening gown?

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Posted 10/7/07 11:36 AM
 
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MommyofG
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Janice

Re: Christening Traditions?

yes and the godfather buys the cross but you can do whatever you want.

Posted 10/7/07 11:38 AM
 

Bebalina
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N

Re: Christening Traditions?

yup thats our tradition. godmother buys the outfit, godfather buys the chain with cross.
and u can always get extra stuff.
when i was a godmother to my nephew, i bought him an outfit, a chain a cross and a bracelet.
his godfather got him a chain and cross.
when i was godmother to my friends daughter, i bought the outfit and a bracelet, and the godfather bought a chain a cross and earrings.
for DS, his godmother bought the outfit i chose with all the accessories, and godfather bought him a chain and cross. just asked me whats my preference white gold or gold.

Posted 10/7/07 11:41 AM
 

chelle
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Isn't it obvious?

Re: Christening Traditions?

I did not know this either, but yes... the godmother does buy the gown and it's new to me about the godfather! I don't think our baby's godfather knows this! Chat Icon

Posted 10/7/07 1:07 PM
 

Mommy2Boys
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C

Re: Christening Traditions?

DS's godmother bought his christening outfit. The godfather did not buy him a cross.

Posted 10/7/07 4:43 PM
 

jaclyn78
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Member since 11/06

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Jaclyn

Re: Christening Traditions?

Yes, my DD's godmother bought the dress. I also heard that it's tradition for them to dress the baby also.

Posted 10/7/07 6:09 PM
 

lvdolphins
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Re: Christening Traditions?

I have 2 Godson's. I bought the older one his Christening outfit and next weekend I am going to buy my other Godson's outfit.Chat Icon

Posted 10/7/07 6:29 PM
 

MelToddJulia
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Mel

Re: Christening Traditions?

Yes, I've heard of that and my sister gave me her DD's dress for Julia to wear since I loved it! She also got Julia her cross!

Posted 10/7/07 6:50 PM
 

lollypop917
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Re: Christening Traditions?

Thanks for your responses ladies! I don't know how this tradition escaped me. I really wanted to buy my DD the gown, but my mother in law insisted that my sister in law (her daughter and the godmother) should buy it. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't my MIL's way of trying to influence things (as she tends to do, although generally in a nice and caring way).

Posted 10/7/07 7:41 PM
 

InShock
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Re: Christening Traditions?

I've heard of that as well. However, I don't think DD's Godmother is aware of it, but it's okay since DD will be wearing my Christening gown. :)

Posted 10/7/07 7:55 PM
 
 

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