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moncton golden flames · 11-06-2009, 05:11 PM

did a search, no results.

anybody have some good ideas for a christening? i am not religious and have never been to one, yet i am the godfather. any help is greatly appreciated!

FlamesAddiction · 11-06-2009, 05:20 PM

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Tamiflu? Too soon, don't want to offend fotze.

$100 canada savings bond or some other savings vehicle of your choice.

While practical and generous, I would suggest getting something that will have sentimental attachment. If the family is at all religous, they might appreciate it more than money for this sort of event.

I'd recommend some kind of medallion that the kid could wear when he gets older, or maybe something with an inscription.

moncton golden flames · 11-06-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

$100 canada savings bond or some other savings vehicle of your choice.

can i buy this from any bank, or does it have to be own?

moncton golden flames · 11-06-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

While practical and generous, I would suggest getting something that will have sentimental attachment. If the family is at all religous, they might appreciate it more than money for this sort of event.

I'd recommend some kind of medallion that the kid could wear when he gets older, or maybe something with an inscription.

they are not religious, but both come from a catholic background. i think they are doing this incase the kid decides he wants to be catholic.

jtfrogger · 11-06-2009, 05:40 PM

If you want to give a religious gift, a gold cross on a chain is usually what I give my godchildren.

FlamesAddiction · 11-06-2009, 05:59 PM

You could also ask at a jewelry store and see if they have any suggestions.

Ice · 11-06-2009, 06:40 PM

You could get a nice hardcover book of bedtime stories or childrens poems and write a personal note to the child inside. Its something they'll get use of and its personal. IMO, a religious ceremony doesn't require a religious gift. Both of my kids got books from their Godparents that they still have.

moncton golden flames · 11-06-2009, 06:53 PM

great ideas guys, keep em coming!

Flamesguy_SJ · 11-06-2009, 08:29 PM

Godson/daughter Christmas ornament.

twotoner · 11-06-2009, 08:45 PM

Get em some gold!

http://www.scotiamocatta.com/products/coins_canada.htm

BuzzardsWife · 11-07-2009, 01:53 AM

Gene Simmons gave his goddaughter a diamond cross necklace. A gold bar would be nice too.

sclitheroe · 11-07-2009, 08:11 AM

A Children's illustrated bible is a nice gift

Resolute 14 · 11-07-2009, 09:36 AM

Demon succubus doll?

Zevo · 11-07-2009, 11:36 AM

A Frank Zappa CD.

moncton golden flames · 11-07-2009, 03:23 PM

well, the with ideas from you guys and thoughts i had, i decided on the 2009 royal canadian mint proof set. i also got him a dave 'tiger' williams rookie card. he and his parents are huge leaf fans, so i thought it was a neat idea.

thanks for the help guys.

BuzzardsWife · 11-07-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moncton golden flames

well, the with ideas from you guys and thoughts i had, i decided on the 2009 royal canadian mint proof set. i also got him a dave 'tiger' williams rookie card. he and his parents are huge leaf fans, so i thought it was a neat idea.

thanks for the help guys.

that sounds like a really nice gift..i like it

krazycanuck · 11-07-2009, 10:00 PM

moncton golden flames · 11-08-2009, 01:20 AM

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awesome! why couldn't you have posted that yesterday?