Meanings of first communions in English

While my friends had large first communions and graduations with extended family, I longed for that.

In the Catholic Church annual First Communions and Confirmations were also postponed.

But it's not springtime First Communions, it's the year-round business of wedding dresses.

Sure, every family needs to set a budget for special occasions, whether it's Christmas, birthdays or First Communions.

Children are getting less money for their First Communions but are spending it faster, according to a new survey.

Then there's the problem of weddings, First Communions, christenings and all the other dressy occasions that dot the summer months.

At Easter, some godparents are making the rounds with chocolate Easter eggs, while others are preparing to attend First Communions and Confirmations.

Parents spent an average of €845 on First Communions this year, up 1 per cent on 2016.

The humble point-and-shoot camera, once the staple of birthday parties, First Communions and weddings has been replaced for the most part by your smartphone.

Spending on First Communions rose by 12 per cent this year to €836 per child, according to a survey by lenders.