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

Known for her iconic one liners, Doris is well quoted by fans of the series - particularly when she refused to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

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

They were blessed with all these fairy gifts, gifts the witch had been denied at her own christening.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

Known as "the little church in the sea", its picturesque location on a tiny island off the Welsh mainland make it a popular spot for weddings and christenings.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

Not all these christenings are designed to be complimentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

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

And it struck Obinze that, a few years ago, they were attending weddings, now it was christenings and soon it would be funerals.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie