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There’s something to be said about maintaining tradition. Things change, the world moves on, but some traditions are long lasting. Weddings and the gifts for anniversaries that come after are steeped in tradition and hold a special place in our history, but many people don’t know what those traditions are for each year. This list will help you choose a gift that is timeless for any anniversary:
Year 1 – Paper
If you’re wondering how to make paper special, consider creating a photo collage of your first year of marriage.
Year 2 – Cotton
Pillows and lingerie are options to think about.
Year 3 – Leather
Meant to signify the durability of your bond, leather can sometimes be a tricky gift to think of. Purses and wallets are some options for this year.
Year 4 – Flowers
Celebrate how your love has blossomed with a colorful bouquet filled with beautiful flowers.
Year 5 – Wood
There are many ways to find a meaningful gift made of wood. Matching Adirondack chairs, pool sticks, a whittled sculpture, and pendants are just some of the options to choose from with this versatile selection.
Year 6 - Sugar or Iron
If you share a sweet tooth, sugar is the more viable option. Iron symbolizes strength and endurance, and as such, represents a solid gift for this year.
Year 7 – Wool
Warmth and comfort – protection: that’s what wool signifies. A cozy sweater or socks would do nicely with this theme.
Year 8 – Bronze
The strength of copper and tin combined to make bronze speaks of a bond that is long lasting. A piece of art created in bronze is an idea to show longevity.
Year 9 – Pottery
Beauty punctuates this year. A decorative vase would be a nice representation of this sentiment.
Year 10 – Tin
An important marker! A clock would be fitting to mark the passage of time.
Here are the remaining years and their corresponding gifts at a glance:
Eleventh: Steel
Twelfth: Silk or Linen
Thirteenth: Lace
Fourteenth: Ivory
Fifteenth: Crystal
Twentieth: China
Twenty-Fifth: Silver
Thirtieth: Pearls
Thirty-Fifth: Coral
Fortieth: Ruby
Forty-Fifth: Sapphire
Fiftieth: Gold
Fifty-Fifth: Emerald
Sixtieth: Diamond
Sixty-Fifth: Blue Sapphire
Seventieth: Platinum
Seventy-Fifth: Diamond
Eightieth: Oak
Eighty-Fifth: Moonstone
Ninetieth: Stone
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