I have a friend that has a 37 year old son that is mentally handicapped and he has requested a tie tac for Christmas.  After looking at the different options we chose this tie chain.  We ordered the one with the cross because he wears his suits primarily to church.  Later, after he has decided that he like the tie chain or would rather have a tie tac, we will get him another without the religious symbol.  He just loves to dress up and my husband helps him tie his tie and pick out new suits.  He is very special to us.