Introducing your baby to the world is a very special ocassion.
Send out baby naming invitations to let friends and family share in the joy of formally introducing your new baby to the world. There are a few important things to include in the invitations so your loved ones will know participate in the event according to your wishes. Does this Spark an idea?
Ceremony
The baby naming ceremony you have for your child does not have to be religious, although you can incorporate elements from your Hindu, Jewish, or Christian culture. State all the important information concerning the ceremony, such as the date, time, and location, in the invitation.
Christening
The baby can be baptized during the christening, and you can present your child with a Christian name during this ceremony. Send invitations to family members and friends the same way you would send invites for a child's birthday party; inform your guests about the christening two to three weeks in advance so that they will have time to shop for gifts.
Zeved Habat/ Brit Milah
If you want to have a baby naming ceremony that reflects your Jewish heritage, send invitations announcing a Zeved Habat for a baby girl, or a Brit Milah for your new son. The Brit Milah is also part of the rites of circumcision, according to World Lingo. You can send the baby naming invitations in Hebrew and include a picture of the baby.
Namakaran
In order to invite loved ones to your baby's Namakaran, present or mail invitations as soon as possible, particularly to the baby's female relatives. Indicate that the Namakaran is a time for those close to the family to bless the new baby before Hindu priests perform the remainder of the ceremony and that the baby's mother will also be honored at the ceremony.
Additional Information
Include RSVP information on the baby naming invitation in case you and your family want to have a dinner after the ceremony or want to set aside time for loved ones to present gifts to the child. Make the invitations as colorful and creative as you'd like, so that you can add them to your little one's scrapbook as a keepsake.
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