Jewelry Religious Shop

Q: DH's cousin is having her first communion on the 29th, and we've been invited. We won't be attending for several reasons (already had plans, don't want to drive 2 hours in my condition, and actually the least important reason, our own beliefs), but I would like to honour her in whatever way is the most appropriate. Is it traditional to send a gift, money, just a card? If a gift, what would be best? If money... how much? She's a very "girly" girl so I don't think it will be hard to find her something material she would like, but I would like to get something more meaningful (given the occasion). We will be seeing them this weekend at DH's grandparents (Easter dinner) so I would like to just bring something then, or, alternatively, send a card before the event. Any advice?

A:A nice card or letter would be sufficient; however, many people do choose to recognize this sort of event with a gift. Jewelry is popular, particularly jewelry with a religious significance (a cross, a charm, a rosary, etc.). Also appropriate would be another religious gift, such as an appropriate Bible, prayer book, devotional, etc. Most places seem to have a shop that specializes in religious gifts, and you could probably get pointed at just the right sort of religious gift in such a shop. On the other hand, if you'd like to remember the occasion with something meaningful that's *not* obviously religious, you could go with some pretty jewelry (say, a freshwater pearl necklace or bracelet) or a pretty silver photo album or frame for pictures from the event, or something like that.

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