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Wednesday, October 07, 2009Greek Baptism Traditions
The baptism of a baby in the Greek Orthodox Church is a ceremony second only to marriage in its symbolism, and the christening of a child is a major event in the life of their family. Every region in Greece has its own traditions that set it apart from the rest of the country, but there are similarities in tradition that carry through all of Greece. Among those are the items that must be brought to the church by the godparents.
1 small white towel to be used by the priest and godparents to wipe their hands after the baptism- 1 large white towel to wrap the baby in
- 1 large white sheet to be used with the towel to wrap the baby in
- 1 set of baptismal undergarments to dress the baby immediately after the immersion
- 1 small bottle of olive oil for the priest to pour into the baptismal water
- 1 bar of soap for the priest and godparents to wash their hands
- 3 white candles to be lit after the baptism when they walk around the baptismal font
- a baptismal outfit
Martyrika-Christening Witness Pins that will be pinned on the guests attending the ceremony- A gold cross on a chain for the baby to wear
- A baptismal box to put all of the above items in to carry them to the church
Personalized Greek Baptism invitations allow you to express to the formality of the occasion, clarify reception details and announce the Godparent names. For more ideas, check these links:- Greek Baptism Invitations from Naptime Productions. Offering a wide selection including these designs with a traditional Greek border. They also offer photo baptism invitations.
- A Guide to Greek Customs and Traditions in America from Greek Shops.
- Beautiful baptismal towel sets from EFG
- Personalized ribbons for witnesses
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Saturday, January 10, 2009Planning a meaningful and memorable baptism reception
A baptism is a significant day for the family, signifying the introduction of the baby into the church and community. In the Catholic and Protestant faiths, newborns are anointed with holy water and blessed by the church clergy. In the catholic religion, the baptism serves to wash away original sin. In some protestant faiths, the baby is dedicated to the church rather than baptized. Sometimes, a baby is baptized in the name of a patron saint. Since baptisms almost always involve large family gatherings, it's important to commemorate the occasion by planning a baby baptism party that will be a joyous and memorable event.
Before beginning your baptism party planning, it's important to keep in mind that baptism is a formal religious ceremony. With this knowledge, you should attempt to achieve a balance between solemnity and celebration.
When sending out baptism invitations, remember that if the party is scheduled to take place following the baptism, proximity to the church is key. The number of guests will affect your location choice. You can hold your baptism reception in your home, a neighborhood park, the church hall, a restaurant or an event hall. This charming personalized baptism plate can be used in lieu of a guest book for your baptism reception guests to sign.
If other children will be invited, be sure to consider high chairs and entertainment options for them. You can set up a children's show like Veggie Tales for them to watch, a coloring or craft table with a baptism craft or plan some games to hold their attention -- at least for a little while!
Now... what about food? Depending on the time of the baptism and the weather, you can arrange a buffet lunch, afternoon tea, low-maintenance spread or backyard barbecue. Many large crowd recipes are available online. Consider having drinks on hand to toast the baby's health and a cake with white frosting that includes the baby's initials, name and christening date.
Dove Cookie Favors - beautiful organic cookies are perfect for your baptism party.
Posted By: Naptime Productions @ 11:34:03 AM
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