Christening and naming day

A godparent's tree for life

As a godparent, you promise to be there as the child grows. Plant a tree in their name that grows up alongside them, with a card they can read when they are older.

CHF 5 per tree, VAT included · The card arrives by e-mail right after payment

Example card

Welcome to the world

Sophie

a tree has been planted in your name

“From your godmother, on your christening day. May you grow strong and kind.”

— Godmother Anna

Why a tree for a christening

A promise that grows

A godparent's promise, planted as a tree that grows for decades.

A card for the memory box

With the child's name and your words, to read again in twenty years.

Not for a drawer

Christening gifts often end up in a drawer. This one grows in a forest.

How it works

  1. 1

    Write the child's name

    The card says "Welcome to the world".

  2. 2

    Add your words

    The date of the christening or naming day, and a wish for the child.

  3. 3

    Give it on the day

    Print the card for the celebration, or let us e-mail it to the parents.

Messages from a godparent

Words for the child to read one day.

  • From your godmother, on your christening day. May you grow strong and kind.
  • I promise to be there as you grow, like this tree.
  • May your roots be deep and your branches reach far.
  • A tree for your naming day. Welcome to our family.

Questions about christening trees

"Welcome to the world", the child's name, the number of trees and your message. Mention the christening or naming day in your own words.

Yes. The card has no religious wording, so it suits a christening, a baptism and a naming day alike.

Use only the first name, or tick "Hide my name on the leaderboard" and the trees show as anonymous. The card still carries the name.

Yes. Each places an order in the child's name and gets their own card, or one of you writes both names in the "From" field.

Every tree counts

Plant a tree for CHF 5 in a few minutes, without leaving home.

Plant a tree

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