New Hapsburg Niblets?????

[Gemsheal]

My daughters wore the mini-ball gown-style Communion dresses.  I let them pick whatever they wanted, because I remembered having to wear what was available in my size, which wasn't much.   In 1973, (ugh, I'm old), it was A-line dress and knee socks! 

[Kristallinchen]

Unpopular opinion here - but I hate the concept of a “little bride”. I thought it was weird and creepy when I had mine a million years ago, and I’m sad that this particular tradition continues.

Or maybe because Sister Mary Margaret picked me up and shook me for carrying a pretty leaf in my otherwise prayerful hands I now shudder at the whole thing.

Being confirmed was a huge thing here, when I was that age.

We girls were competing with each other about who had the best dress.

It was far more important than the ceremony in church.

[LadyBunion]

My daughters wore the mini-ball gown-style Communion dresses.  I let them pick whatever they wanted, because I remembered having to wear what was available in my size, which wasn't much.   In 1973, (ugh, I'm old), it was A-line dress and knee socks! 

Snap! 1970, just the same (except this was Church of England confirmation)

[Gemsheal]

Those darn knee socks were itchy, too  . 

[CyrilSebastian]

Here in some Roman Catholic dioceses First Holy Communion was made on Mother's Day Sunday in the month of May.

[anastasia beaverhausen]

Here in some Roman Catholic dioceses First Holy Communion was made on Mother's Day Sunday in the month of May.

That’s my recollection too Cyril.

Because May is when all the pretty green leaves and buds begged to be carried around. Until one was caught by a vigilant nun.

[genegal43]

When I see this forum up again, I think Kathleen had another baby...

[periwinkle]

She certainly seems fertile. Isn't this is stalking American with extremist views? I hope motherhood has calmed her rather than revved her up. Those girls are all adorable. I'm not catholic so I do get very uncomfortable with the bride's outfit it doesn't seem to help young women understand what they can offer the world in the broadest sense.

[anastasia beaverhausen]

She certainly seems fertile. Isn't this is stalking American with extremist views? I hope motherhood has calmed her rather than revved her up. Those girls are all adorable. I'm not catholic so I do get very uncomfortable with the bride's outfit it doesn't seem to help young women understand what they can offer the world in the broadest sense.

Yes, between being a child bride for Jesus at 7 or 8 and playing with dolls that are anatomically impossible specimens (Barbie), it’s a wonder I survived my childhood.

[Principessa]

She certainly seems fertile. Isn't this is stalking American with extremist views? I hope motherhood has calmed her rather than revved her up. Those girls are all adorable. I'm not catholic so I do get very uncomfortable with the bride's outfit it doesn't seem to help young women understand what they can offer the world in the broadest sense.

Yes, between being a child bride for Jesus at 7 or 8 and playing with dolls that are anatomically impossible specimens (Barbie), it’s a wonder I survived my childhood.

AB, in a somewhat recalcitrant mood?