Humanist celebrants create and lead bespoke ceremonies for newborn babies, toddlers, and older children — for one child or two or more siblings, or related children or friends. We conduct naming ceremonies for families, including brothers and sisters, and also cousins. The possibilities are endless! Photo by Firefly Photographic. Working together, you and your celebrant can plan and create the ceremony that is absolutely right for your family and your situation. Some families want a short, formal, structured event while others want a day filled with fun, music, and activities that guests can get involved in.
Your Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will have lots of ideas and suggestions. If you would like to speak at the ceremony, you might like to choose words that you, as parents want to express regarding your hopes for and promises to your child. Music can add so much to any ceremony: a naming ceremony can be greatly enhanced with the addition of favourite songs or instrumental pieces which can create atmosphere and a sense of occasion.
A singalong can be great fun too and a wonderful, uplifting way of including all in attendance, creating a sense of community and joy.
Selecting poetry , extracts from favourite stories, or including quotes and sayings can add variety, interest and meaning to a naming ceremony. By including readings in the ceremony, you are creating opportunities to involve family members or close friends, including someone important to the child to take on this privilege with the inclusion of fitting, thought-provoking words that enhance the occasion. Siblings, friends, or family members can be involved in the ceremony in a variety of ways, such as presenting gifts that have symbolism for example, wood for warmth, coins for wealth, food for health, etc.
When held in a synagogue, refreshments or a light meal may be served after the service. Watch this Bimbam video to learn more:. Affiliate Hat ReformJudaism. What to Expect at a Baby Naming.
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Birth Rituals What to Expect. View All Posts From Author. Together with the celebrant, parents create a ceremony that feels personal and meaningful to them.
You can find out more about humanist celebrants here. But what about godparents? Traditionally, godparents are meant to guide children in their spiritual upbringing, but you can still recognize individuals who are special to you during a baby naming ceremony.
Some alternative names include: guardian, mentor, life guardian or supporting adults. Naming ceremonies are meant to celebrate the new baby—but exactly how you do that is up to you. And the best part? This Will Be the Amazon Coat of Does Hand Sanitizer Work? We Ask Hamptons Chicago San Francisco. Connect With Us. Are you sure you want to remove this item from your Recipe Box?
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