What to cook for a celebration in honor of a child's baptism

It is believed that baptizing a child helps protect the newborn from all evil, as well as take care of his health. In Orthodoxy, when a baby appears in a family, the question is raised about how the child is baptized, rules and signs.

After baptism, many people remove the cross so that the baby does not pull it and the string does not rub the delicate skin. Worn already at a conscious age

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We will consider the features of the process of baptism of a newborn, as well as folk signs preserved in the memory of many generations, in our article.

How is a child baptized?

In many religions, water is the source of life, so it is not surprising that in Orthodoxy, newborns are also dipped in water, believing that they will become stronger and grow healthy. First, let's find out in more detail how a child is baptized in a church. This rite is recognized by Orthodoxy if it is performed by Armenians, Calvinists, Catholics, as well as in the Anglican or Lutheran Church. Everyone who has undergone the ritual wears it for the rest of their lives and does not take it off without extreme surprise. It is believed that this is a talisman that protects against bad things.

Drunken ship

The “Drunk Ship” salad contains wine and is served on lettuce leaves – “ships”.

• Meat – 500 grams of pork;
• 3 peppers, which should be sweet;
• olives – 200 grams
• a bunch of lettuce, a little basil;
• sunflower oil, salt;
• red wine.

Cut the meat into thin strips and fry in sunflower oil.

Add basil and wine to it, simmer until the wine evaporates.

Separately from the meat, fry the pepper into strips.

Grilled meat provides nutritional value to the salad.

The dish is ideal for strong alcoholic drinks.

Place meat on lettuce leaves, top with pepper, and garnish with olives.

The “Drunken Ship” salad is suitable for celebrating your parents’ wedding anniversary.

Rules for baptizing a child in church

Any occupation or business implies certain rules, the observance of which is necessary for all participants. In the same way, all rituals and traditions have their own canons.

Basic rules for baptizing a child in the Orthodox Church:

• The sacrament is performed in the temple, although there may be exceptions. For example, if the baby is under the supervision of doctors, and it is not possible to take him to the temple.
• The sacrament is performed by the priest within an hour on the 40th day from birth, since both the baby and the mother can already physically withstand the ceremony.
• First, the priest reads prohibition prayers to protect the baby from all evil.
• Since the baby does not yet speak, the godparents must renounce Satan three times in his place, and also voice their desire to be reunited with Jesus Christ.
• The prayer “Creed” is also read by the priest three times.
• Next, water and oil, that is, oil, are blessed.
• According to tradition, the baby is dipped into the font three times.

a) immersion in the font; b) anointing

• The name given to the baby in the church is not disclosed, since it has a protective function and is a kind of talisman - a talisman.
• After this, the baby is wrapped in kryzhma, that is, a diaper special for this ritual, so as not to catch a cold. But it’s better not to remove water from your face.
• The next step is confirmation, when the priest anoints the child with oil.
• Next, the Gospel and the Apostle are read, then the priest cuts off a small amount of the baby’s hair.
• After putting a cross on his neck, the baby becomes a Christian.
• During the process of baptism, infants are not only dipped, but also the baby is sprinkled, which is also allowed.
• Any person can be baptized only once, just like he can be born into the world.

According to one belief, if a baby cries very loudly during baptism, then it is evil spirits who are leaving the child alone. The very rite of baptism of a child in Orthodoxy, the rules of which we have examined, is the most important step for parents, as well as relatives, so on such a day they all gather together to celebrate this event.

New Year's toys

For the New Year, surprise your guests with an easy-to-prepare but pompous salad.

• 300 grams of beef, 3 eggs;
• about 150 grams of hard cheese;
• mayonnaise, salt;
• a mixture of different types of pepper, one onion;
• several bunches of dill, one carrot;
• a little bell pepper and a piece of beetroot.

We cook the beef for a couple of hours and pass it through a meat grinder.

Chop the onion and pour boiling water for 10 minutes.

Now you need to boil the eggs, chop them coarsely, grate the cheese, and add salt.

After combining with meat, add a mixture of peppercorns, onions and season with mayonnaise.

Place the resulting mass on a flat plate in the form of Christmas tree decorations of any shape.

Decorate with colors on top - grated or stripes: beet yolk, egg white, carrots.

Your unforgettably bright and extraordinary salad is ready to be served on the New Year's table.

Don’t forget to please your guests with both traditional New Year’s salads and new salads.

Girl's christening: rules and signs

Let's take a closer look at the christening of a girl - rules and signs:

1. You need to arrive in advance, and when they call you to the temple, the godfather brings the baby.
2. There is anointing with oil and immersion in the font.
3. They put on a cross and bring it to the icon of the Mother of God.
4. During the ritual, the godmother recites the prayers “Our Father” and “Creed.”
5. After dipping into the font, the baby is covered with kryzhma, and the mother calms the child.
6. The godfather gives a silver cross, but the godmother must take care of the kryzhma and the baptismal set.

a) kryzhma; b) baptismal set

Everything that is needed for the baptism of a girl’s child is thought out and prepared in advance: a cross, a white diaper, a baptismal dress. The godfather pays for the entire ceremony. When choosing a cross, you need to take into account that the ends of the cross do not prick the girl, so choose rounded ones. A cross or the girl’s date of birth can be embroidered on the kryzhma. It is also worth stocking up on a hat, dress and booties.

There is a sign according to which the kryzhma is not washed for a year. When the baby is sick, it can be used to cover the baby for his speedy recovery.

You can give a girl a cross chain, books, a photo album, as well as various toys and hygiene products for the holiday. The icons of the Mother of God, Matrona, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, embroidered with a cross or beads, will become symbolic.

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Remember that choosing godparents for your child is a responsible task. It is impossible to change them, even if the person does not suit you over time. An important goal of godparents is to include their godson in the church, talk about moral issues, and go to church together.

What is needed to baptize a boy child?

Traditionally, the child’s parents are not in the church, so all responsibilities are assigned to the godparents. You can be a mother, but only after long conversations, fasting, and following certain rules. The godmother brings the baby into the church, covered with a white cloth. The priest and godparents repeat the prayers. Then he is turned to the west, anointed with oil, dipped into the font and carried around it. The priest himself completes the sacrament at the altar with the child in his arms.

It is important to know what is needed for the baptism of a boy child so that the sacrament takes place at the highest level and is properly organized:

• You will need a kryzhma, a baptismal shirt and a white blanket.
• You need to choose a non-pregnant adult woman without mental illness as godparents.
• The godmother buys a silk scarf for the priest.
• The godfather is responsible for the financial side of the issue, for gifts. He must also be an adult and a person of high moral character with no criminal record. Also, the godfather must not be married to the godmother.

There is a tradition in which the godfather gives the baby a silver spoon as a gift.

It is the godparents who undertake to take care of the baby when trouble happens to their mother and father, so they should consciously approach this decision, confess and try to be a role model for the godson.

While following all the rules, do not forget that you must learn the prayers by heart if you are chosen as a godparent. If you are afraid of getting confused or forgetting the words, then it is better to write a prayer on a piece of paper and read it.

Salad Date

For a romantic Valentine's Day, you can prepare this salad.

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• Crab sticks – 200 grams;
• 200 grams of hard cheese;
• a couple of apples, 4 eggs;
• one onion, several olives;
• mayonnaise to taste, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, herbs.

First of all, you need to marinate the onion in vinegar: it should not become spicy - 20 minutes will be enough.

Boil hard-boiled eggs. The white must be separated from the yolk and grated. Grate cheese on top.

For a romantic dinner, it is better to serve the salad in portioned transparent dishes.

On a layer of onions with mayonnaise, lay out layers of yolk with apples, grated crab sticks, coat everything with mayonnaise.

We lay out a rosette from the cheese, decorate with herbs and olives.

Festive table for a child's christening

When the baptism ceremony of a child is completed, you always want to pleasantly celebrate this event. To do this, you need to know some secrets, as well as traditions and signs.

We'll tell you how to prepare for your child's baptism and think through all the organizational issues.

How to set the table for a child's christening?

Initially, we note that the baby’s parents are involved in organizing the feast, and godparents and relatives help. If you want to celebrate a ritual according to ancient traditions, then it’s worth remembering how our grandparents did it.

For a child’s christening, dishes with the following names: “Babkina’s pies”, “Babkina’s porridge”, “Babkina’s cheesecake” are suitable. This is due to the tradition of honoring the midwife who helped the mother give birth.

So the midwife brought this porridge with her, and they called it kutya. The porridge was seasoned with butter, eggs, honey, cream, and milk was added. Decorated with eggs cut in half. There was a tradition in ancient times when a ransom had to be given for porridge.

A rooster was baked in baptismal porridge if a boy was born, and if a girl was born, then a chicken was cooked. Yeast pies in the shape of hearts, flowers, pretzels, horns, ears, birds, and buns were very popular.

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Any feast is not complete without signs and gifts for each other. The mother of a baptized child was given walnuts so that her milk would be nutritious and tasty. But the older children received nuts, peas or legumes. According to legend, guys with such gifts became good speakers. Our ancestors believed that if children were given various gifts, then fate would be favorable to them.

Chicken with a twist

The salad got its name for its zest - secret ingredients.

• Chicken fillet – 600 grams;
• Chinese cabbage – 650 grams;
• White quiche-mish grapes - this is what raisins are usually made from, hence the name of the salad;
• pistachios are the second secret ingredient;
• olive oil.

First you need to boil the meat, cut it into small squares. Grate or finely chop the cabbage.

Cut each grape in half. Peel and chop the pistachios.

The salad goes well with hot vegetable side dishes.

Mix everything, season with oil and salt.

This salad will be an original gift for a friend.

Menu for baby's christening

Naturally, in addition to preparing traditional dishes, the tastes and wishes of the invited guests should be taken into account. So, young people will prefer salads, various desserts, and it wouldn’t hurt to prepare an original cake for the holiday.

You can choose several dish options and discuss them with godparents and relatives. For example, you can prepare a vitamin salad, a children's snack, cutlets with mashed potatoes, or a fruit cake with jelly.

Also a good option would be the following menu: chicken salad, stuffed vegetables, baked potatoes with cheese, fish in tomato sauce, cottage cheese cake with berries.

What is better and more appetizing is up to each family to choose independently, because the main condition remains a wonderful, friendly atmosphere, and not a specific delicacy.

Try to have several dishes on the table so that each guest can choose something to suit their taste.

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Of course, the holiday will not become truly memorable and bright if you do not take care of the cake. A real pie, made with your own hands, or a custom-made cake with a fancy design will equally delight both young and adult guests on the holiday table. The cake is also a gift from the godfather.

Orange Paradise

The Orange Paradise salad is truly orange on the outside and truly heavenly in taste.

• Hard persimmon – 4 pieces;
• onion – 1 piece;
• one large apple;
• lettuce leaves, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• the same amount of lemon;
• sugar, salt, pepper to taste.

Wash the persimmons, remove excess, cut into slices. Now you need to wash the apple, cut it in half, remove the middle, and chop it like a persimmon.

It is better to choose sweet persimmons for salad, and sour apples. Purple onions will add a special piquancy to the salad.

Cut the onion into half rings and mix all the ingredients with oil and juice, add salt, sugar and pepper to taste.

Who buys a cross for a christening?

Rituals are always accompanied by folk beliefs and signs. So, people advise not to use red shades in baby’s clothes, and the kryzhma should be white.

In addition, the baby must be wearing a hat during the baptism process. It is recommended to continue wearing the cap for 12 weeks. And in order for the baby’s life to be successful, during baptism they place water in a cup on the window.

Let's find out, for example, who buys a cross for a boy's christening. There is a tradition according to which the godmother buys the cross for the godson, and the godfather gives the cross as a gift. It would be appropriate to give the child and his family a Bible, which in the future he will be able to read and join spiritual life.

The baptism of a baby is a big and important holiday for any religious family, so spare no time and effort to properly prepare for this important event.

Boat Salad

Boat salad is very easy to prepare. Despite this, it has a twist.

• One large cucumber – 150 grams;
• Fetta cheese or cottage cheese, you can take feta cheese - 100 grams;
• tomatoes - a couple, depending on their size;
• lemon juice;
• olive or sunflower oil;
• sesame seeds or sunflower seeds;

You need to take a cucumber, divide it into two equal parts, cut out the contents with a spoon and you can fill it with ingredients.

Slice the cheese, add cottage cheese or crumble Fetta cheese. Finely chop the tomatoes. Sprinkle a little with seeds - this will add piquancy to the salad.

This salad goes well with hot meat dishes.

Season it all with olive or sunflower oil and lemon juice. Basil can be added as a decoration or used as an ingredient. “Boat” salad is suitable for a festive Easter table.