Your granddaughter is about to celebrate communion . She is excited and talks about it often, with joyful eyes. Your best friend's son is also close to confirmation and you will participate in the ceremony as godmother . You know that communion and confirmation are important moments in the life of a girl or a boy because they mark their spiritual growth and represent a moment of passage towards adulthood, which should be celebrated and remembered.
What to give for Confirmations and Communions?
For a few days you have been thinking about the right gift for the occasion: “Would a symbolic gift be more appropriate, an original one, or is it better to play it safe and go for a hi-tech gift?
Read on to find out what the most popular gifts for communion and confirmation are.
Religious symbols
There cross - a symbol of Christianity and redemption - is a timeless classic. You can easily find crosses and medals in silver and real gold, enriched with refined details, precious stones or zirconia. The girl and the boy will be able to wear it on the day of the ceremony and throughout the years to come. This gift will continue to be appreciated and will remind her/him of the special connection with their faith, with the community and with you who gave it to them.
Rosary cross bracelet
Jewelry to personalize
When it comes to making a special gift for communion of a little girl or a little boy, customizable jewelry is a delightful idea that can capture their heart. Imagine their smile when they receive a jewel that they can make unique, adding charms of their passions: a heart for the love of their mother, the symbol of their favorite sport, a musical note, in short, a variety of emotions that are reflected in the sparkling details of the jewel. In addition, adding new charms can become a special ritual, a moment of sharing with others. Friends and family can give new charms to celebrate other important events or for their birthday.
Original gifts
If you know the child and his parents well, you can allow yourself to give a special gift, such as a ticket to a museum , a concert , a sporting event or one visit to an art city . This experience will be like a journey of the mind, which will lead him to explore extraordinary works of art, discover fascinating stories and broaden his horizons. It is not something that is possessed - okay - but it can leave a deep mental trace in the person who receives it. And if you want to add a touch of magic, why not also include a ticket to one of the illusion museums, which have sprung up like mushrooms all over Europe? These places offer unique experiences, playing with optics, perception and visual deception. It will be a gift that will stimulate his mind, surprise him and test his senses.
How about a book?
The new releases of recent years offer unique opportunities to give a gift that will leave a lasting mark on the hearts of the youngest. Choose the adventure or fantasy genre, the latter being the object of a worldwide success that shows no signs of diminishing, and is always much loved by young people. If you want to stay on topic, you can opt for one of the latest literary labors of Pope Francis . Through his loving and simple words, Francis guides children on the path to happiness, encouraging them to pursue the common good. To make the gift even more special, consider purchasing a trendy bag or pouch to hold the book.
