Godmothers - could someone explain?

[tm5to1]

Everyone is buzzing about who the godmothers of Oasis are. And that there is one for all seven 'neighborhoods'. This is the first I've ever heard about ships having godmothers. Could someone explain all this and its significance to me? Thanks!

[Shekim]

Everyone is buzzing about who the godmothers of Oasis are. And that there is one for all seven 'neighborhoods'. This is the first I've ever heard about ships having godmothers. Could someone explain all this and its significance to me? Thanks!

 

I'm with you??? Don't understand that.

[cruisemom42]

Here is some info on the history/tradition of christening new ships:

 

http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/Reagan/About_the_Christening/christening_tradition.htm

 

Men used to do the christening, but about 100 years ago it became the norm to have a woman christen the new ship. Hence, godmothers.

 

http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Cruise-Ship-Godmothers/491974

[spongerob]

A ship's godmother is required to get up early and make pancakes for everyone when she is on board. It sounds silly, but it's an old naval tradition that brings good luck to the ship.

 

 

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