A very important and sentimental event in any child's life is his/her christening or baptism. This common Christian religious ceremony is being practiced as a way of welcoming the baby to the Christian world. It is a prepared ceremony called a rite or liturgy by the Christians. Christening baby clothes are being chosen during this day by parents and godparents alike. These clothes are then kept as treasured keepsakes that can be handed down to future generations.
Vital to any baptismal ceremony are christening baby clothes. This practice of donning babies with baptismal clothes was begun during the 17th Century. Prior to this century, babies being baptized are carried to the altar in a "bearing cloth" which is a swaddling cloth made from a large square piece of silk edged with trimmings of gold lace and braid. Come the middle of the 17th Century, babies were freed from these "bearing cloths" and the trend for christening baby clothes has been switched to long flowing gowns. These gowns, which were designed the same way as women's gowns of that time, were made from silk with a front opening which can either be fastened with ribbon or ties, or left opened to show a petticoat beneath. These gowns are being used by both baby girls and boys.
Christening baby clothes are commonly referred to as christening gowns. These gowns are often made from fine fabric such as silk, linen, or cloth. Though not mandatory, christening gowns are often colored either white or cream. White christening gowns were made popular with the belief that white colored gowns symbolize the purity and youth of the infant being baptized. Nevertheless, today's christening baby clothes come in various colors such as light blue, pink, green, yellow, and peach. These clothes are also being adorned further with lace trimming and other intricate details, while other modern baptismal clothes also include christening rompers, bonnets and bootees. 17th and 18th Century christening clothes, on the other hand, featured bibs, head bands, mittens, and pincushion covers or handkerchiefs in embroidered linen.
As was aforementioned, christening baby clothes are being kept as treasured heirlooms that can be handed down to future generations. However, these clothes must be kept and stored properly to prolong their life. In order to protect these keepsakes, these christening gowns should be immediately cleaned after use so as to easily remove dust, dirt, food, or beverage that clung on the gown. In cleaning these clothes, one should dutifully follow the washing instructions on the label to prevent incurring any damage on the clothes.
Before storing, make sure that your baby's christening baby clothes are fully clean and not damaged. Much heat, light and humidity should be avoided in order to preserve these christening gowns. Also, putting your child's gown inside an heirloom preservation bag will keep it clean and safe from contact with chemicals or other items that may damage or stain the gown.
Christening baby clothes are one of the most cherished and preserved historic costumes that have survived through the years. This is an heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation and can become an important part of a family's history.
Vital to any baptismal ceremony are christening baby clothes. This practice of donning babies with baptismal clothes was begun during the 17th Century. Prior to this century, babies being baptized are carried to the altar in a "bearing cloth" which is a swaddling cloth made from a large square piece of silk edged with trimmings of gold lace and braid. Come the middle of the 17th Century, babies were freed from these "bearing cloths" and the trend for christening baby clothes has been switched to long flowing gowns. These gowns, which were designed the same way as women's gowns of that time, were made from silk with a front opening which can either be fastened with ribbon or ties, or left opened to show a petticoat beneath. These gowns are being used by both baby girls and boys.
Christening baby clothes are commonly referred to as christening gowns. These gowns are often made from fine fabric such as silk, linen, or cloth. Though not mandatory, christening gowns are often colored either white or cream. White christening gowns were made popular with the belief that white colored gowns symbolize the purity and youth of the infant being baptized. Nevertheless, today's christening baby clothes come in various colors such as light blue, pink, green, yellow, and peach. These clothes are also being adorned further with lace trimming and other intricate details, while other modern baptismal clothes also include christening rompers, bonnets and bootees. 17th and 18th Century christening clothes, on the other hand, featured bibs, head bands, mittens, and pincushion covers or handkerchiefs in embroidered linen.
As was aforementioned, christening baby clothes are being kept as treasured heirlooms that can be handed down to future generations. However, these clothes must be kept and stored properly to prolong their life. In order to protect these keepsakes, these christening gowns should be immediately cleaned after use so as to easily remove dust, dirt, food, or beverage that clung on the gown. In cleaning these clothes, one should dutifully follow the washing instructions on the label to prevent incurring any damage on the clothes.
Before storing, make sure that your baby's christening baby clothes are fully clean and not damaged. Much heat, light and humidity should be avoided in order to preserve these christening gowns. Also, putting your child's gown inside an heirloom preservation bag will keep it clean and safe from contact with chemicals or other items that may damage or stain the gown.
Christening baby clothes are one of the most cherished and preserved historic costumes that have survived through the years. This is an heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation and can become an important part of a family's history.
About the Author:
Martha Gray is a new mum living in Germany. Being a Catholic, Martha celebrated her baby's christening by choosing the best Babykleidung Taufe that is suitable in welcoming her child in the Christian world.