The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies

The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies
Author: Becky Alexander
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1848034601

If you would like to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family, but are looking for an alternative to a traditional christening, this is the book for you. Civil weddings have been popular for a long time, but you can now have a Civil Naming ceremony for your child, held either at your local registry office, or at any venue of your choice. As there is no legal requirement, you can hold the party at home, in your garden, or at any venue you like. You can host the event yourselves, or ask a registered celebrant to host the event. This book contains lots of ideas to make your civil naming ceremony memorable and unique to your family. There are ideas for poems, readings, music, themes, and special ideas for how to mark the occasion. Everyone can get involved; grandparents, siblings, and specially nominated adults who can act as guardians. There are readings suitable for all. This book includes: - How to plan the naming party and ceremony - Ideas for indoors and outdoors decor, plus simple decorations - Providing entertainment and fun for children and adults - 10 special event ideas for the day, such as star naming, planting a tree and filling a time capsule - Traditional and contemporary ideas for readings and poems with new, specifically commissioned poems that are particularly relevant to this special occasion - Ideas and recipes for delicious food and drink

The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies

The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies
Author: Becky Alexander
Publisher: How To Books
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1848034601

If you would like to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family, but are looking for an alternative to a traditional christening, this is the book for you. Civil weddings have been popular for a long time, but you can now have a Civil Naming ceremony for your child, held either at your local registry office, or at any venue of your choice. As there is no legal requirement, you can hold the party at home, in your garden, or at any venue you like. You can host the event yourselves, or ask a registered celebrant to host the event. This book contains lots of ideas to make your civil naming ceremony memorable and unique to your family. There are ideas for poems, readings, music, themes, and special ideas for how to mark the occasion. Everyone can get involved; grandparents, siblings, and specially nominated adults who can act as guardians. There are readings suitable for all. This book includes: - How to plan the naming party and ceremony - Ideas for indoors and outdoors decor, plus simple decorations - Providing entertainment and fun for children and adults - 10 special event ideas for the day, such as star naming, planting a tree and filling a time capsule - Traditional and contemporary ideas for readings and poems with new, specifically commissioned poems that are particularly relevant to this special occasion - Ideas and recipes for delicious food and drink

Naming Ceremonies

Naming Ceremonies
Author: Mandy Ross
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781403439895

Explains the origin, historical or religious significance, and practice of naming ceremonies in different cultures around the world.

Poems and Readings for Christenings and Naming Ceremonies

Poems and Readings for Christenings and Naming Ceremonies
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Baptism
ISBN: 9781847734037

When a family gathers to welcome the arrival of a new baby and commit themselves to the child's future welfare and happiness, the occasion calls for a few well-chosen words. Now finding the perfect selection is easy, thanks to this collection of poems and prose readings. There's something here for every taste--from the Psalms of King David to the songs of Bob Dylan, from a Navajo blessing to a poem by Emily Dickinson--each one a unique expression of parents' and godparents' universal feelings of hope, pride, and joy.

Naming Ceremonies

Naming Ceremonies
Author: Dorothy Shorne
Publisher: Winsome Books
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2024-03-31
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

In "Naming Ceremonies," readers are guided through an exploration of one of life's most significant rituals. From the planning stages to the actual ceremony, this comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to creating a deeply meaningful and memorable event. They can be held for babies, for small children, or older children in the form of an adolescent ceremony. Discover the importance of involving loved ones and understanding the symbolic significance behind the choice of a name. Whether you are seeking to honour cultural traditions or simply celebrate the arrival of a new family member or endorsing an existing member, "Naming Ceremonies" is an essential resource that beautifully captures the spirit of this timeless tradition.

Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter

Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter
Author: Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2001
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580230903

An indispensable "how-to" guide for creating lasting memories and special ceremonies as you welcome your new Jewish daughter. When a son is born, every Jewish parent knows what ceremony will welcome him into the community and signal his part in the Jewish people--the brit milah. What to do when a girl is born? How can you welcome your new daughter in a truly Jewish way, and celebrate your joy with family and friends? In the past, parents who wanted a simchat bat (celebration of a daughter) ceremony for their new daughter often had to start from scratch. Finally, this first-of-its-kind book gives families everything they need to plan the celebration. History & Tradition--The roots of simchat bat in Jewish tradition, how it has evolved and how the past can be used to bring today's dynamic ceremonies to life. A How-to Guide--New and traditional ceremonies, complete with prayers, rituals, handouts to copy and step-by-step instructions for creating your own unique ceremony. Planning the Details--What to call your daughter's welcoming ceremony, when and where to have it, setting it up, how long it should be, how to handle the unexpected, how to prepare a program guide and more. Ideas & Information--Practical guidelines for planning the event, and special suggestions and resources for families of all constellations.

Naming Ceremony

Naming Ceremony
Author: Seina Wedlick
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2023-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1647003792

A sweet sibling story all about making family traditions your own—perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Welcome to the Party Today’s the day! It’s Baby Sister’s naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited. She has the perfect name picked out . . . or, at least, she hopes it’s the perfect name. One by one, friends and family arrive. As Amira greets them, she asks what name they have brought to give to Baby Sister. Each is more beautiful than the last—Shakira, Akahana, Uhwe. And each has its own special meaning—thankful, red flower, moonlight. Amira knows that Baby Sister will love these names. But will she love the name Amira has chosen? Is it special enough? A story about rich traditions and the unique bond between sisters, Naming Ceremony celebrates multigenerational family and Black joy.

Moments of Our Nights and Days

Moments of Our Nights and Days
Author: Ruth Burgess
Publisher: Wild Goose Publications
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2014-10-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1849523207

A resource book for planning baptisms, naming ceremonies, weddings and civil partnerships and marking the many other significant moments of our nights and days. There are resources that do not assume any faith commitment, as well as ones that reflect Christian belief.

Naming Ceremony

Naming Ceremony
Author: Chip Livingston
Publisher: Lethe Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590214943

In the sixteen short stories and profound essays that comprise Naming Ceremony, Chip Livingston examines the worlds we create for ourselves by exploring the names we are called and those we call ourselves. Life as neologism, fiction as the idiolect for readers to explore the Other, the Outsider. Livingston's characters express in word and deed the names that confirm individuality as well as validating their roles among family, culture, and politics while being mindful of self and sexuality.

Pride and Joy

Pride and Joy
Author: Janice Robinson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2001
Genre: African American infants
ISBN: 0743406001

With illustrated guidelines and step-by-step advice, readers will learn how to incorporate African traditions into a range of birth preparations and celebrations. It also includes African recipes and lists of Afrocentric names. 40 photos & illustrations.