Family Christening

I went to the christening on Sunday of the latest arrival in the Cotton family. Freddie, a bruiser weighing 18lbs at just 5 months was on his best behaviour. He certainly looked like a happy cherub in the traditional christening gown and never cried once during his head wetting. The service was full of joy and the priest was Father Jonathon who also happens to be a family member and was the great uncle to baby Freddie.

Back at the family home I produced the ‘Christening plate’ for guests and god parents to sign. I must say I was somewhat surprised by the response of the family who had not seen such a plate before and soon a queue was forming as everyone wanted to sign the plate.

To remind you the item is in our catalogue and is listed under code  K0260. (there are varieties such as the naming pate and 1^st birthday plate).

Family and friends sign the plate with the pen provided and if they make a mistake it is not a problem as it can be wiped off and done again. Then when everyone has signed and given their best wishes to the baby it can be left for 24 hours for the ink to dry. Finally it goes in the oven for about 1 ½  hours to bake it permanently as a wonderful keepsake for the baby when they are fully grown. Of course it also helps to keep the record of the date for future church needs and the attendees of the christening.

I thought I would write this blog because in my view it has always been the best present to give on the day and the memory is preserved forever.

If you have any other christening suggestions to make then please do let us know.

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