How to Choose "Cool" Teenage-Friendly Christian Merchandise

Online, February 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - It used to be that Christian apparel and merchandise was kept solely for the out-dated Christian gift store around the corner. Items were generally aimed at middle-aged women and men rather than teens and pre-teens looking to stay fashionable no matter how strong their faith in Christ.

Then in the early 1990s, the Christian music scene exploded. DC Talk, a wildly popular hip-hop/pop Christian band found itself getting secular air time and the likes of Amy Grant and other great Christian recording artists began to find themselves blurring the lines of secular and Christian music. The teens that clamored for their favorite artists' new CD found themselves in the weird aisles of their local Christian bookstores. If they didn't carry the CD, the teens would quickly leave not bothering to look around at the clothing and gift items. Christian specialty retailers realized they had to do something to keep the younger crowd in their stores longer.

So specialty Christian retailers began informing their supplies of this un-met demand. And like an answer to prayer, cool, trendy, up-to-date clothing began rushing into local Christian gift and book stores. From edgy to cutesy, clothing and Christian jewelry geared towards teens were available everywhere. And today, this trend is continuing.

Today, that line that was once blurred between Christian and secular is all but vanished. Teens today are much more consumer savvy than in previous generations. They demand trendy clothes and the latest fashions when looking for something to wear.

So that being said, shopping for a Christian teenager is much easier today than in the past. The first place you can look is online. There are many different online Christian stores to browse, with flavors for all different tastes. Online Christian merchants are a great way to get good ideas and see what's out there.

If you don't find what you need online, your local Christian gift shop would be more than happy to help you find something that your teen will like. If they don't carry what you need, they work will a lot of different retailers and can usually special order something without charging you extra.

Another great way to find teen-friendly Christian gifts is to give it a personal touch. Christian apparel, for instance, is no longer confined to rock-band t-shirts and motivational silk-screened sayings. You can find great items like hand-made Christian jewelry or trendy leather wrist-bands.

And don't forget Christian books and DVDs! In today's digital age, these are a must! Online you can find great Christian e-books and iTunes hosts some great Christian podcasts you can buy for your iPod toting teen.

Whatever your teen is into, you can find a way to get them great Christian merchandise without eye-rolls or grumpy sighs. Plus you'll feel like the coolest parent or grandparent when you make the teenage in your life put a smile on his or her face.

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