Gifts for a 55th Birthday
Finding a specific gift for milestone birthdays is fairly easy, but it's not always easy to find one for the non-milestone events, like the 55th birthday. When you're invited to a 55th birthday party or celebration for a loved one, you need to find the right gift that celebrates the occasion. Gifts for a 55th birthday offer ways to celebrate the event and highlight the day or year they were born.
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Newspaper Page
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Purchase a reproduction copy of the day the birthday boy or girl was born. Check with the local newspaper about purchasing a copy of the newspaper for that day or, buy one from a larger newspaper like the New York Times. The Birthday Chronicle is a facsimile of a newspaper that includes all the important information from the day the person was born, but with a more generic newspaper header across the top. The newspaper also includes a small announcement on the front page, from the President at the time, announcing the individual's birth, complete with their name. Check with party stores and local printers about purchasing a newspaper of this type.
55 Gifts
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Instead of purchasing a large extravagant gift, opt for 55 smaller gifts that celebrate the occasion. Buy 55 roses or flowers in their favorite color. Turn the flowers into multiple bouquets or decorate the house by spreading the flowers out around the different rooms. For a chocolate or dessert lover, make your own brownies, cookies or other treats. Write a special note across the top, wishing the person a happy 55th birthday. Make sure you have 55 treats for the person, plus one to grow on.
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Scrapbook
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Create a scrapbook of exactly 55 pages, showing important moments from the person's life. Decorate each page to fit a different time in their life, such as their birth, high school graduation, college years and life as a parent or spouse. Leave a few blank pages at the end of the book, where the recipient can write down any words of wisdom or advice for others.
55th Birthday DVD
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Ask for help from friends and family in making a birthday DVD for the person. Film others wishing him or her a happy birthday, sharing memories of the person or just giving them a special message. Edit the messages together with video processing software on your computer and set everything to music. Add a special message of your own at the beginning or end of the DVD.
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