The Original List Of Traditional Anniversary Gifts
Couples need to remember that every year on the very same date, having surpassed the trials, wedding anniversaries bring every moment rekindled by. It might ignite old feelings or heighten up existing ones.
Beginning of milestone anniversary celebration.
We owe our thanks to our forefathers who have been literally practicing the celebration of wedding anniversaries. But this special moment was first practiced by German couples in medieval times. It was the 25th and the 50th wedding anniversaries that men gave silver and golden wreaths, respectively to their wives.
The succeeding celebrations...
Throughout the years, wedding anniversaries has been reignited by the commemoration of what couples do for their special event. The idea behind the traditional gift presenting later on progresses as people felt was that as the number of years increased in a couple's marriage, the rarity of the item given increases.
Chronological list of traditional wedding anniversary by history.
25th. Silver. Since the quarter century mark is such a big occasion, many people opt for an extravagant party. Nonetheless, it is perfectly fine to have an intimate time for family gathering, too. Silver is both the traditional and modern symbol for this event.
50th. Gold. One of the big ones! This Golden Jubilee is a big milestone for any married couple often celebrated with family, friends and loved-ones. When it comes to giving presents, most couples have already accumulated a lifetime worth of items. They may not need anything at all. But by this time, satisfaction derived from family and social life is everything for them.
1st. Paper. Every anniversary of a couple is valuable, but the first always holds a special charm. Paper gifts are symbols of daintiness as well as toughness. These present are also what we call a creative work of art because most items are enhanced by artistic imagination and skills.
10th. Tin/ Aluminum. The first of the major milestones of anniversaries, the tenth year symbolized durability of your commitment to one another for a full decade. Associated traditional symbol is either tin or aluminum that suggests endurance.
20th. China. The traditional wedding anniversary symbol on the 20th ear is China symbolizing the beautiful, elegance, and delicateness of your love for one another over the past 20 years. You can have a party thrown using Chinaware as your dining materials.
70th. Diamonds/ Platinum. A tribute to the unfailing strength of love, the 70 years of togetherness is everlasting and ever strong. That is why a diamond is a symbol for this very moment. Platinum is also an exceptional piece. But at this stage in life, any material possession is only an additional heirloom.