• A Bible is an appropriate christening gift.bible and roses image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
  
  A baptism is a Christian ritual that represents the cleansing and purification of sins or spiritual impurities. During a ceremony, the people being baptized receive verbal blessings and may be submerged briefly in water or have water poured on their forehead as they lay back. A reception typically follows and includes gifts and good wishes from family and friends in attendance. There are popular and traditional gifts that can be given to the newly baptized to mark this spiritual milestone.
  
  

Baptismal Gown or Suit

• Baptismal suits for males and gowns for females are worn during the baptism ceremony, particularly in the case where the believers are babies or young children. This is not only relatively inexpensive, but is also a meaningful gift that may be treasured as a memento of this religious ceremony.
  
  

Jewelry

• Necklaces or bracelets that memorialize the day can serve as an appropriate gift for the baptized believer, even if they cannot be worn until later. Engraving the jewelry with the date and a Biblical inscription not only adds a personal touch to the jewelry, but will also keep the memory fresh and real for years to come.
  
  

Bible

• A Bible, especially in different translations, qualifies as a great gift. Special versions include the New International Version, Contemporary English Version, King James Version, New King James Version, the Message Bible and the English Standard Version. By giving a variety of versions, the believer will be able to compare scriptures in different versions and learn even more about the faith. There is also a wide variety of versions for children such as baby's first Bible and Biblical Stories.
  
  

Cross

• A cross is one of the most popular gifts for Baptism. A variety of crosses are available at Christian bookstores, gift shops as well as jewelry stores. Some crosses are beautifully made with intricate designs, while others have words of support or scriptures engraved on them. Crosses are available in plastic as well as metals such as gold, silver, platinum and brass, depending on the budget.
  
  

Heirlooms

• Heirloom presents are very traditional and personalized. They are proposed to be handed down from generation to generation. It would be useful to start a practice in the family by giving an heirloom as a present. Some examples would be a baptismal gown or suit, a silver spoon in a velvet case or heirloom shoes worn by all the infants that are born into the family. An heirloom gift can also be jewelry such as Gold or Silver necklaces with religious charms on them. The gift can be put away after the christening and be saved for the next adult or child in the family.
  
  

Religious Collectibles

• Although unusual, religious collectibles can also make good Baptism gifts. These include items such as Madonna dolls made by nuns. These collectibles are rare now as they are not made anywhere. Hence, a gift such as this will be special in itself for the Baptized believer.