The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies
The Complete Guide To Baby Naming Ceremonies

Author: Becky Alexander

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1848034601

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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

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1848034601

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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

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781403439895

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

Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter
Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter

Author: Debra Nussbaum Cohen

Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1580230903

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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: Chip Livingston

Publisher: Lethe Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1590214943

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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.

Naming Ceremony
Naming Ceremony

Author: Seina Wedlick

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2023-04-11

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1647003792

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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.

Thunder Boy Jr.
Thunder Boy Jr.

Author: Sherman Alexie

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0316271063

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From New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder. But just when Little Thunder thinks all hope is lost, dad picks the best name...Lightning! Their love will be loud and bright, and together they will light up the sky.

Naming Ceremonies
Naming Ceremonies

Author: Dorothy Shorne

Publisher: Winsome Books

Published: 2024-03-31

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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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.

Moments of Our Nights and Days
Moments of Our Nights and Days

Author: Ruth Burgess

Publisher: Wild Goose Publications

Published: 2014-10-29

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1849523207

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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.