Birthday is a special holiday, which everyone loves from childhood. On the day of our birth, we are accustomed to receive special attention and various gifts from our relatives and friends. On the other hand, the birthday of a person who is dear to our heart is a good opportunity to show our love and care. In our calendar, the birthdays of women, whom we love most - mothers, sisters and beloved wives - occupy a special place. Orthodox women also celebrate their birthday, although somewhat differently than most of the fair sex. About what can be brought as a gift to a believing woman on her Birthday, we'll talk in our material.
In Christianity, from the very beginning, a respectful attitude to the female sex was proclaimed. The figures of the Blessed Virgin, the wives of the Myrrh-bearers, Christian martyrs became symbols of female holiness and sacrificial service, as well as examples for all subsequent generations. They always remain the real ideals of Christian femininity. Therefore, choosing a gift for an Orthodox woman, one should first of all pay attention to those spiritual items that will be especially expensive and important for her. 
The written image of the Mother of God is a good example of a presentation for a Christian believer. A nominal icon or an image of the saint most beloved by a birthday lady is also an excellent gift option. On the one hand - this will be the most vivid sign of your love and respect for the religious beliefs of the birthday girl. On the other hand, such a gift will encourage more prayerful communion with the Blessed Virgin or holy saints. You can also, combine the useful with the beautiful and bring to the orthodox woman a medallion of precious metals, with the image of the holy heavenly patroness or Queen of Heaven.
Among the huge mass, published in our time, Orthodox literature , you can choose a decent gift for your birthday. It can be a gift edition of the Gospel or Psalter, the life of the saints or ascetics of the present day, spiritual reflections and advice of the ascetics of our time. For an Orthodox girl a good book will be devoted to the issues of Christian marriage and family, as well as the upbringing of children. In this case, you need to select literature for a gift based on the personal preferences of a particular person.
Another beautiful gift for an Orthodox woman can be a beautiful scarf or a handkerchief for prayer in the Church. The choice of such products in our time is simply huge. Selecting a handkerchief, pay attention to the fact that many Christians put on a board of the color that corresponds to the symbolism of this or that holiday: at Easter - red, on the Trinity - green, on Christmas - white, on the days of the feasts of the Virgin - blue or blue . Also pay special attention to the evaluation of the quality of the product. The more natural materials in it, and the fewer synthetic materials, the better.
And, of course, do not forget to buy flowers for a gift, as they are loved by all women, regardless of their age and religious views. If your birthday girl likes to grow flowers at home, then an excellent gift for her will be a new flower in a beautiful pot.
The main thing, remember that for an Orthodox woman the best gift will be your prayer for her before the Lord, as well as a good attitude and respect not only on her Birthday, but on any other day of the year. In order to give close people warmth and joy, it is not necessary to wait for a special day. Give your fellows love, and she will return to you hundredfold.
