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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.

A christening or baptism party can be as simple as inviting everyone back to the house for a casual buffet lunch, or a full-scale party complete with caterer, decorations and cake in a local reception hall.

Around the Web, find more ideas for organizing, planning, and hosting a christening party, along with related guides to everything from choosing a christening gown, to learning about rich ethnic christening traditions passed down through the centuries ....

BabyCentre | Organizing 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.

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...

Fantasy Ireland's Christening Guide - The origins, symbolism of a traditional Irish christening, with related resources to more information.

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