To give a traditional Irish baby gift, choose something that is crafted in Ireland, carries a symbol of Ireland or is rooted in Irish history or customs.
Products have been manufactured by hand in Ireland for centuries. Items crafted in Ireland are commonly made up of linen, wool, crystal and pewter. A hand woven sweater, linen baby bonnet, crystal baby mug or pewter spoons made by Irish manufacturers are gifts that feature traditional Irish craftsmanship.
Some baby gifts have evolved from Irish Christening customs. Shingerleens are hand crafted lace embellishments traditionally found on Irish wedding and christening gowns. Traditionally, the mother or Godmother bestowed the gift of the Christening gown, often made with pieces of this material from her own wedding gown. Other items that can be adorned with shingerleens are baby blankets, bibs and bonnets.
Give gifts with symbols that are representative of the old country. A Celtic cross to hang above the baby's crib makes a lovely gift for the baby's baptism. The claddagh is a popular Irish symbol that is available on baby bracelets or embroidered on bibs, The shamrock is another symbol to choose as a adornment to a baby gift. Any of these symbols placed on a product manufactured in Ireland, such as a wool baby blanket, linen Christening gown, crystal frame or silver baby cup is a gift that honors the baby's Irish heritage.
Irish baby blessings are lovely sentiments that can be framed, printed on a piece of Irish pottery or embroidered on a baby blanket.
A suggested Irish Baby Blessing:
May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings
beside your nursery door.
And for the proud parents:
May God grant you
a wee bit of heaven
to cradle in your arms -
a sweet bonny baby
to hold close to your heart
A newborn babe
brings light to the house
warmth to the hearth
and joy to the soul
for wealth is family
family is wealth.
Soothe the little one with the sounds of Ireland when you give the gift of an Irish lullaby CD. Search online to find a variety of available Irish lullaby CD's.
Good list.
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Great ideas! I love the Irish baby names. :)
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