He then sprinkles the newly-baptized with water and washes all of the places the chrism was applied, and performs the tonsure.
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The moment of progression to shorter dresses (for both boys and girls) was known as "shortcoating", which presumably coincided with the introduction of walking, which was impossible in a long robe
- Christening gowns are usually not genuine of fine white napery or cotton fabric, and may be trimmed with tucks, lace, whitework embroidery, and other handwork
- Christening Gowns class="odd">Christening gowns often have matching bonnets, and may become family heirlooms, nearly new destruction after generation.
