The most mysterious event for a person, perhaps, can be called baptism. Preparation for it is carried out very carefully. You need to think through everything to the smallest detail. Particular attention is paid to attributes.
A cross is selected in advance for the baby. It can be purchased at the church. If you want to have an exclusive item, then it must be ordered in a jewelry store. The best option for attaching a cross for a baby is a narrow braid. Clothing is also important, the range of which is quite wide. If for some reason you were unable to purchase a special kit, do not worry, the main thing is that the clothes for baptism be modest, clean, and of high quality. Kryzhma is a mandatory attribute.
Christening towels
Kryzhma is, according to an old tradition, new snow-white clothes, which is a symbol of sinlessness and purity. But today, a white shirt is increasingly being replaced by an ordinary diaper, linen or towel. This attribute must be acquired by the godmother. It is she who brings to the churchtowel for the christening of a child. After the holy font, the mother takes the baby into the roof and keeps it until the end of the ceremony.
Material and size
There are nuances that you need to pay attention to when buying a symbolic attire. The material of the baptismal towel must be soft and pleasant to the touch, and most importantly, natural, because it is being prepared for the baby. It is recommended to use terry, linen or cotton. Kryzhmy from silk, satin look very beautiful, but they are not very practical. They are cold to the touch and do not absorb water well. Therefore, conscientious godparents choose baptismal towels made from natural fabrics, and then they are beautifully decorated with various ribbons, bows, ruffles, and embroidery.
As for the size, the kryzhma should be the size of the child so that it can be freely wrapped (the optimal size is meter by meter).
In addition, hoods are often sewn to such a garment. After bathing, the baby is thrown over his head, and the cool air is no longer terrible. A very convenient option, and you can do it yourself.
How to decorate the main attribute?
It doesn't matter what the godmother chose for christening, because any thing can be decorated in an original way. Baptismal towels can be sheathed around the perimeter with a satin ribbon or beautiful inserts can be made, small flowers, bows, fringes or frills can be sewn on. Exclusive work will be embroidery or hemstitching. Various ornaments, rhombuses, flowers, little angels, initials are used for drawings.godson, as well as a cross.
Main Charm
There are several options for storage. Some say that the kryzhma is sacredly cherished all their lives, not using it in everyday life, because, quite possibly, drops of myrtle could remain on it. Others believe that the towel should be used as much as possible, as a protection for the baby from everything bad.
Even if you figured out for yourself what kind of towel you need for baptism, you should remember that kryzhma is a mandatory attribute, a symbol of sinlessness, which must be absolutely white and crystal clear.
