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I think these are fantastic ideas. My problem, an...

2009-07-02T20:52:58.731-04:00

I think these are fantastic ideas. My problem, and possibly that of others, is that my son and I are the only two Orthodox Christians in the family. These things have to be gently introduced in a secular family so that others will not harm themselves by deriding the things of faith. I will note my son's nameday next year, and mine, with a small celebration. A special meal, a cake with the family, and tell him of his Saint. We'll probably still have a bigger birthday party, but a little is better than nothing.

I'm never quite sure what date to celebrate however as his name is Nathaniel - so do I celebrate it on St Bartholomew's Day?

I have two name days for my Saint, how do I choose?

Father and I have always had this issue between na...

2009-07-02T15:45:22.029-04:00

Father and I have always had this issue between nameday and birthday. What we did was throw a first birthday and then from now on we throw a nameday party. There is nothing wrong with celebrating both, and since they are close together, I would do both on the same day but emphasize the nameday. I love all your ideas!

I'd love to! I'd even hand deliver it if ...

2009-07-02T15:31:07.304-04:00

I'd love to! I'd even hand deliver it if I could! :)

I think that's a fabulous idea! And, my Patro...

2009-07-02T15:23:18.774-04:00

I think that's a fabulous idea!

And, my Patron Saint is the Archangel Michael, I'd love it if you cooked a cake for me like that, just saying :)