Christening and baptism gift ideas

Our picks

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  Magic Book

  €17 digitalPrice on 10.09.2026. 17 €

  Why it fits: The Magic Book can be written for a christening: the child is the hero, and up to five people — parents, godparents, grandparents — appear in the story. A book to be read aloud now and kept for years. You read it whole before paying; the hardcover (Croatia only) is a separate upgrade.

  30 pages, 15 illustrations · written free, paid only after you read it · digital within 48 hours, hardcover in Croatia only

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  The night sky

  from €20Price on 15.09.2026. 20 €

  Why it fits: The stars above the church on the christening day, or above the place of birth — you choose the place, date and hour, no photo needed. A framed print or canvas suits a child's room.

  Stars above the place, date and hour you choose · no photo needed · EU delivery included

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  Custom song

  €9Price on 10.09.2026. 9 €

  Why it fits: A song with the child's name, the godparents' names and a blessing, written from what you tell about the family. Ready the same day, so it can be played at the christening lunch.

  Digital, by email · two free previews before you pay · English, German, Croatian, Slovenian or Serbian

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  Photo print that speaks

  from €20Price on 15.09.2026. 20 €

  Why it fits: A photo from the christening with a dedication, and a QR code that plays a recorded wish from the godparents — a nice photo that becomes a message the child can listen to when older.

  Poster, frame, canvas or triptych · QR code plays a voice or song · EU delivery included

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Good to know

• Printed items take up to 11 working days to arrive in Croatia and up to 15 working days elsewhere in the EU, so order them about three weeks before the day. A song can be ready the same day; a digital Magic Book arrives within 48 hours of payment.
• A photo or night sky of the christening day itself can be ordered after the day — many families give it a few weeks later or on the first anniversary.
• Invitations for the christening, with RSVP and a separate count of adults and children, are free.
• Songs and the Magic Book can be made in English, German, Croatian, Slovenian or Serbian (Latin or Cyrillic). You can design the photo print, night sky, calendar and T-shirt in English, and the dedication on a photo print can be in any language.

What else people give

Traditional christening gifts in Croatia and the region are a gold chain with a cross or medallion, a children's Bible, the christening candle or money in an envelope — often from the godparents. A personal keepsake fits well alongside these rather than instead of them; ask the parents what the godparents have planned, to avoid duplicates.

Questions

What is a good christening gift from godparents?

Traditionally a gold chain with a cross or medallion. Alongside it, godparents often give a lasting personal keepsake — a Magic Book in which they appear in the child's story, or a framed night sky of the christening day.

Can the Magic Book mention the christening and the godparents?

Yes. Christening is one of the occasions you can choose, and up to five people can be in the story — for example the parents and godparents, with their names and appearance.

How early should I order a christening gift?

A song can be ordered the day before. A digital Magic Book arrives within 48 hours of payment. Printed items take up to 11 working days in Croatia and up to 15 elsewhere in the EU, so order them about three weeks ahead.

Is the night sky of the christening date accurate?

Yes. It is drawn from an astronomical catalogue for the place, date and hour you enter, exactly as the stars stood then.

Can I make the christening invitations here too?

Yes, for free: a digital invitation with RSVP, where guests reply in two taps and you see how many adults and children are coming.