christening

They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Then came her indie darling christening, courtesy of Emma Seligman’s “Shiva Baby” in 2020, when she moved to Los Angeles, followed by breakout roles in 2022’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and 2023’s “Bottoms.”

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2025

Bitcoin had risen nine out of the previous 11 Octobers before this year, according to Dow Jones Market Data, leading to some bulls christening the month “Uptober.”

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025

After delays caused by construction and permitting in the wake of L.A.’s January fires, the venue will open its doors in mid-August with local favorite Robert Glasper christening the new venue Aug. 14 and 15.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025

Who did the Cossacks need to go to if they wanted to open their churches for a christening service or for a marriage or a funeral?

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

The houseboat is safe, as is the Windmill Chapel, where weddings, christenings and memorials are held.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025

Sunday’s private ceremony, which took place at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, was to celebrate two family christenings, according to the PA report.

From Reuters ● Nov. 21, 2021

That weekend in October, the Roman Catholic diocese of Catania enacted a three-year ban on the ancient tradition of naming godparents at baptisms and christenings.

From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2021

The prime minister banned weddings and christenings when lockdown started on 23 March, and that guidance is still in effect.

From BBC ● May 29, 2020

Before long he was entertaining our daughters by taking them to ship christenings.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson