Should God Parents prepare for Christmas?

Some people seem to expect Godparents to give presents to their godchildren. I would tell the parents not to expect anything as I don´t have the money.

I have many godchildren. My head aches when I think of the Christmas gifts for them.

It won't hurt if you prepare a token to give to your god child on Christmas.

I don't know that person so it is hard to judge. Because I want to know what does he mean of PREPARE? for the word itself? If that is referring to preparing of gifts or at times he is asking in discrete manner it can be just a joke. I am thinking otherwise too that you yourself should be prepared in a sense that expect them to come so that they know they can visit your house. You are not obliged to give gifts on Christmas Day because that is not the meaning of being a grandparent. We all know it is about being a second parent to a child and guide that child until he grows up. If I were you DON'T GIVE ANYTHING ESPECIALLY MONEY! so that they realize that being a grandparent is not about giving gifts nor money at all. Don't ever force yourself to give. You can prepare a simple snack that you can afford. If I am only in your situation what I can give to the child is BIBLE! or even a rosary. I want my daughter to grow up not expecting a gifts every Christmas if we want to visit grandparents it is because to ask for blessings only. I want the grandparents of my daughter just to guide her and give some advises. I won't demand for material thing.

I would save in advance for a small gift if possible. The kid would probably be eagerly waiting for a present if they visit. But did they ask you knowing your situation! Are you close with them?

Every Christmas, I and the boyfriend will give presents to his godchilds.

You don't have to accept being a god father. You also should not feel obligated to give him a gift. Just enjoy visiting with him and don't mention money or a gift unless they say something which to me would be very rude of them.

Most of my God children are grown up now but I use to prepare a lot for Christmas, I have so many especially when I was elected " kagawad" in our place, not just baptisms but marriages as well. As children we were taught by my parents not to go to God parents ( I had a Catholic baptism) and ask, I only get presents when they come to our house for a visit. I teach my children the same, we don't want to be a burden.

Oh dear it is a big responsibility. I would not want it.

You do not have to give them a present if you can not afford it. I save every month for Christmas.

No. Just prepared and whatever you will have is what they will get. Its a good time to be with friends

I don’t have any godchildren but my closest friends their kids refer to me as auntie. When I can I send gifts, but if I can’t I don’t worry about it. I do think it’s presumptuous to assume you’ll automatically give gifts

I think that we are not really obliged to give our God children a present but since it's already a tradition, they are expectant about that thingy from us.