Christening Gift Ideas For A Godson

Christening gift ideas for a godson

A godparent's gift is the one the family remembers, so it's worth ten minutes of thought rather than a supermarket dash.

Below: keepsakes, money done properly, gifts that grow with him, and the letter idea that beats everything else on this page.

Godparent keepsakes, printed in the UK

Candles, prints and coasters you can date and sign. We don't make silver - a jeweller will serve you better there.

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Keepsakes that last

  • An engraved keepsake box he fills himself over the years.
  • A framed print with his name, date and church.
  • A silver spoon or napkin ring from a jeweller - the traditional godparent gift.
  • A children's Bible or book of prayers, inscribed on the inside cover.
  • A candle for the family home, lit on his christening anniversary.

Gifts that grow with him

  • A book a year, same series, so he ends up with a shelf that came from you.
  • Premium Bonds or a Junior ISA you top up on birthdays - ask his parents first.
  • A star map or print of the sky on his christening day.
  • A first sports shirt in an age-8 size, boxed until he's ready for it.
  • A time capsule the guests fill on the day, sealed for eighteen years.

The letter

  • Write him a letter on the day of the christening.
  • Say why his parents chose you, and what you promised.
  • Describe the day: the weather, who cried, what was said.
  • Seal it, date it, and hand it to his parents to keep for his eighteenth.
  • It costs nothing and it is, every time, the gift he keeps.

What godparents spend in the UK

  • Typical godparent budget: £50 to £150.
  • A £20 keepsake with his name on it beats a £100 object without.
  • Money is fine and common - say in the card what it's for.
  • Grandparents often cover savings, so ask before doubling up.

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Cards for the day

Blank inside, posted first class the same working day.

Illustration of two large pints of stout next to a tiny baby stout with text "Two's a couple, three's a family". Two's A Couple, Three's A Family (Guinness Congrats On The New Baby Card) £3.87 Illustration of a smiling graduate in a cap and gown on a congratulations graduation card for him. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Him £3.87 Graduation card for her featuring a cheerful illustrated character wearing a black graduation cap and gown. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Her £3.87 Future Dad Fuel (Dad To Be New Baby Card) Future Dad Fuel (Dad To Be New Baby Card) £3.87 Practise Your Dad Jokes (Dad To Be New Baby Card) Practise Your Dad Jokes (Dad To Be New Baby Card) £3.87 Cheers M'dears Congratulations Card Cheers M'dears Congratulations Card £3.75 It's a Boy New Born Baby Duck Card It's a Boy New Born Baby Duck Card £3.91 It's a Boy New Born Baby Card It's a Boy New Born Baby Card £3.91

How to write it so it lands

  • Date and sign anything engraved or printed - undated keepsakes lose their meaning.
  • Ask the parents about savings accounts before you open a second one.
  • Write the card properly. It gets kept with the gift.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a godparent give a godson at a christening?

Something lasting and clearly from you: an engraved keepsake, a book inscribed with the date, savings you keep adding to, or a sealed letter for his eighteenth.

How much do godparents spend on a christening gift in the UK?

Usually £50 to £150. Nobody is checking - a thoughtful £20 personalised keepsake is remembered longer than an expensive generic one.

Is money an acceptable godson christening gift?

Yes. Put it in a card, say what it's intended for, and add a small keepsake so there's something to unwrap on the day.

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