From ancient times water served the dual purpose of purifying & protecting both mother and child from evil spirits. The Christian notion is that the water washes away original sin. Thus, in Christian baptismal ceremony the child is either immersed in the baptismal basin (as in the Greek Orthodox ceremony) or sprinkled with holy water (as in the Catholic ceremony). The Christian baptism also includes the naming of the child, since during baptismal rite the child is reborn into Christ.
Example:
A: Did you receive an invitation to the baptism of Todd's daughter?
B: Yup. It's this Sunday, right?
A: Right. And he's having a party afterward. Will you be coming?
B: Sure will. How could I ever pass up those delicacies that his wife always prepares on occasions like this?
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