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Old 10-19-2005, 08:05 AM
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Hey Everyone,

I've been invited to a christening.......... I've never been to one........ any ideas on approriate gifts to give?

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Old 10-19-2005, 08:14 AM
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I think I was christened once but I can't really remember......
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Hey Everyone,

I've been invited to a christening.......... I've never been to one........ any ideas on approriate gifts to give?

Cheers,
Aquaman
some sort of keep sake, like a porcelain figurine (like a precious moments one), or a fancy children's book.

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how about
A small gold cross?
A commemorative box with an engraved plaque (XXX's Christening) to put the gown, etc into...
A picture frame.


Actually I have no idea.. but if the family in question is chinese.. money in a red envelope never goes wrong...
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I'm going to need ideas, too, come to think of it. My new granddaughter will be Christened sometime soon...
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how about
A small gold cross?
A commemorative box with an engraved plaque (XXX's Christening) to put the gown, etc into...
A picture frame.


Actually I have no idea.. but if the family in question is chinese.. money in a red envelope never goes wrong...
Not chinese ........... if they were ...... that would be a no brainer

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I'm going to need ideas, too, come to think of it. My new granddaughter will be Christened sometime soon...
How about reef tank

actaully I was thinking of a nice photo album or a scrap book.

Cheers,
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bunnykins china dishs for children

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I think we are going to set up a Canada Savings Bond account for my Rebecca, and keep it going until she's ready for university or college or whatever.
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