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The ritual surrounding a Christening depends on the beliefs of the parents. Catholics, and many Protestant sects, baptize an infant soon after birth.

Other denominations choose to have the baptism later, when the child is old enough to accept the responsibilities of the faith. In these cases there is often a dedication or naming ceremony.

The ritual may vary, but the party should always be a joyous occasion to celebrate with friends and family...

BabyCentre | Organising a christening - Informative U.K. site with the spotlight on pregnancy and childbirth, provides advice and tips on booking the service, picking the godparents, choosing the christening gown and planning the party. UK-centric, but most of the information applies globally.

confetti - christening and naming parties - UK party supply site with detailed tips from timing the invitations to how to keep your under-age guests amused with more on planning, locating and organizing your christening party.

Summer Christening Breakfast Menu - From the appetizer to dessert with complete instructions and ingredients, or simply check out an easy way to make a traditional Christening Cake.

Fantasy Ireland's Christening Guide - A work in progress, but the origins, symbolism and traditions sections are well worth a visit. There are also additional links to check out....

Baptism Cakes - An archived Italiaplease.com feature story with an entertaining read on Italian baptism traditions, along with recipes for canestrelli and pane degli angeli.

Recipe Box - Christening - Two very elaborate christening cakes with complete instructions. Depending on your skill with a decorating tube, prepare to spend hours...

Yahoo! Greetings - Baptism and Christening - Nice assortment of christening invitations to send to guests, plus greeting cards, most of them animated, to send with your best wishes.

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