First communion is considered to be a sacred ceremony for the Christians where children receive and give gifts as a symbol of Eucharist, the last supper Jesus Christ had with his believers.
It is believed that he gave them bread and wine as means to donate his body and blood to them. Since then, this holy day is celebrated across nations with pomp and show to let the toddlers understand the day better and have lots of fun celebrating it.
According to Ideas Mama, here are the best first communion gifts to consider.
There are many books available in colorful fonts and images for kids which can teach them about the idea of First Communion and why it is celebrated.
Slightly older children can also be gifted the Bible as they would get to know more about Christianity. A bookmark with a note in it written by the parent can make the kids feel special and attached with the book. Other book options can be found at this communion gifting guide.
Nothing will satisfy the foody more than the sweet and juicy bite of cookies. It is the most common gift which has now become a part of tradition and is liked by all.
A well decorated box is surely going to make for a great gift. Nowadays, there are customized boxes available where you can attach a sweet note for the person.
Cookies the shape of The Cross or animated Jesus Christ in the shape would be something unique to offer.
Kids these days are spoilt for choice as they are served with thousands of varieties of footwear. Buying sports shoes for boys or crocs for girls with The Cross, symbolic of Jesus Christ is surely going to delight them.
They will enjoy wearing these on a regular basis as these would be highly comfortable. To make sure their First Communion is worth remembering, those shoes with sparkles or multiple color effects can be chosen.
The best mates of tender hearts, aren’t they? Christmas dolls and Lego blocks to build a church can be a great idea.
This will bring out the ‘Bob the Builder’ in them and enhance their creativity. The blocks can be used every time to build something different.
The one thing people of all ages admire and binge on is clothes. T-shirts and jeans having characters related to Christianity can be gifted.
Such clothes will not only look attractive but also distinct compared to what we normally see.
If budget is not to be mulled over, one of the most precious gifts for a girl would be a necklace with a small dagger, cross, Jesus Christ’s miniature or painting of the Last Supper in it.
It looks snazzy and can be worn for years. These are now available at affordable rates and almost any color variation or design as per your wish.
Beautiful, trendy watches with the symbol of a rosary can be gifted. These are easy to find and there are many options available for both boys and girls at cheaper rates. It will also develop the habit of wearing a watch everywhere.
Conclusion
There are so many items available in the market and even online that you will be loaded with a wonderful variety of options. However, these options do lead us in a fix as to what should be bought. This article tries to get you sorted about the right thing to give to ensure that the First Communion is worth it for the toddlers.