20 Year Anniversary Ideas
Gifts of china---dishes, vases, figurines and the like---are the traditional present for couples celebrating their 20th anniversary. Platinum is the modern alternative. Items made from crystal, like wine glasses, are also fitting since they pair well with china table settings.
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Jewelry
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An attractive piece of platinum jewelry makes a good gift for both men and women, such as a platinum-and-diamond eternity ring for women or stylish cuff links for men.
Dinner
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Treat your spouse to a dinner where you try cuisine like ginger shrimp and angel hair pasta at a Chinese-Italian fusion place, New York-style Japanese eats like smoked-salmon-and-cream-cheese sushi, or a French-Chinese entree of salmon with a mirin and soy glaze.
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Flatware
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Lenox is one company that produces a line of platinum silverware called Federal Platinum; one five-piece setting (a salad fork, dinner fork, knife, soup spoon and teaspoon) costs $32.95.
Panda
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The endangered panda bear is an international symbol of China. Instead of exchanging anniversary gifts, you can give back by adopting a panda through the World Wildlife Organization (see References).
Music
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Get your spouse a classic record that has been certified platinum (that means at least 1 million copies sold in the United States), like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" or Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
Tea
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A tea set made from quality china like Spode ot Vera Wang is appropriate for couples who like to entertain. Pair it with a sampler of Chinese tea so they can try different green, red and black flavors.
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