Daily Life During The Reformation - Plot & Excerpts
When a child was born in any level of society, there was a celebration that would be of some material benefit, especially to the poor, as each guest was expected to bring a gift. This occasionally took the form of money. For the rich, some of the presents and the ceremony itself, could be very extravagant. An invitation to be a godparent was an honor, and the final choice of name for the child was the responsibility of the father. Baptism followed soon after birth in the Catholic Church. The baby was taken on a cushion covered in a white cloth to the priest who laid a piece of white linen over its face as a symbol of purity. Godfathers and godmothers were on hand (there could be any number of them) as the child was immersed in the water of a fountain. An exorcism was read to rid the child of original sin. Children of royalty underwent more elaborate ceremonies. Copious refreshments and the presentation of gifts followed. The duke of Saxony invited the entire town when his child was born, and each person brought a gift.
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