It’s important for baby and even more so for parents, to have a baby naming ceremony
I’ve just returned from a baby naming ceremony. It was an Evangelical Christian ceremony, which isn’t my cup of tea, but nevertheless I really enjoyed it and was honoured to be there. We had a Catholic christening for my daughter when she was about six months old, and I’m so glad we did.
Whatever your denomination, Christian (Catholic, Protestant etc), Jewish, Hindu or Muslim or even if you are not religious, baby naming ceremonies are important. Here are some great reasons for Mums and Dads to have a baby naming day:
It’s an excuse for a party – let’s face it, we all love to get together with family and friends, and this is a great excuse to do so
Your child gets introduced to your world – baby naming ceremonies are a good way to formally introduce your child to your circle of friends, relatives, community etc. If you want your friends and family in their lives they need to “accept” your child in their minds as well, and see you as a family
Friends and family see you are “back” – though you no doubt had countless gifts and lots of support from family and friends, there are probably some friends who left you well alone, giving you space and waiting for things to get “back to normal” for you. What better way to let them know that you are back than by asking them to the baby naming ceremony
It’s a chance for you to “bookmark” – equally, having a baby naming ceremony/party is a way for you to say the first few months of chaos is over and your life is starting up again. A chance to take stock, look back and say “phew, that was intense!”
Photo opportunity – you can’t get enough photo opportunities when a new baby arrives. Everyone loves getting photos of new babies – especially their parents and grandparents
In terms of what kind of day you want to have there are countless options, religious ceremony, brunch, picnic – what you do is up to you!
