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  • For the Filipinos, anniversaries, particularly landmark anniversaries like the 10th, 25th and 50th anniversaries, are celebrated in style. Family is of utmost importance in the Philippines, and a…

  • Your parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary doesn't have to be a solemn occasion. There are plenty of ways to fill the party with laughter. Setting up games and activities for your parents and their…

  • With divorce rates hovering around 50 percent at the time of publication, 50th wedding anniversaries are becoming increasingly rare. As you plan the celebration, however, keep in mind that the comfort…

  • Celebrating a 25th anniversary is a major milestone in most cultures. Traditional gifts for celebrating this occasion typically include silver. Irish 25th anniversary gift traditions include silver as…

  • Wedding vows are more than just words spoken before a man and a woman engage in their first kiss as husband and wife. The vows are a covenant between two people making a commitment to each other --…

  • The history of silver and golden anniversaries can be traced back to medieval Europe, where silver garlands were given to wives by their husband to celebrate reaching the 25th year of marriage. Today,…

  • It is not uncommon for couples to throw parties to celebrate their anniversaries, especially milestones such as the 35th or 50th anniversary. Whether the couple participate in a lavish party or stay…

  • A successful marriage requires unconditional love, trust, communication and teamwork. According to Americans for Divorce Reform, if current trends continue 40 to 50 percent of marriages will end in…

  • Twenty-three years of marriage warrants a special gift to mark a husband's and wife's many years together. Consider the budget and incorporate the number 23 into the gift. Determine which is most…

  • Wedding anniversaries are a time for LDS couples to celebrate the love they have as husband and wife and renew the promises they have made to each other. Make the day special with romantic activities…

  • Known as the golden anniversary, the 50th is symbolic of a couple that has truly stood the test of time. In a culture where divorce rates are skyrocketing, 50 years of marriage is certainly reason to…

  • Gifts associated with wedding anniversaries date back to 1922, when Emily Post published the book "Etiquette." Today, you can purchase traditional items associated with wedding anniversaries, but the…

  • Conventional rules governing gift buying for anniversaries and the materials of those gifts have evolved over the years. Today, gifts in several categories (traditional, alternate, modern, flowers and…

  • Many people celebrate their anniversary each year by exchanging gifts with their partner. Each anniversary year is customarily associated with a certain gift category. Some years have both a…

  • If you know a couple who is celebrating a 25th, or silver, wedding anniversary, surprise them with a gift that acknowledges the metal associated with the special event. Silver anniversary gifts range…

  • Each anniversary that a couple pass after their wedding day is traditionally marked by a certain material. From paper at the first, to diamond at the 80th, convention states that gifts for the couple…

  • Traditionally, different categories of presents are given for each wedding anniversary for the first five years, and then in five-year increments for the years after the 20th. Consequently, there is…

  • A couple's 10th wedding anniversary marks a milestone in an era when half of marriages end in divorce, and those broken relationships last an average of eight years, according to Dr. David Popenoe of…

  • Making a toast at a wedding anniversary celebration is a perfect way to honor the husband and wife, while also having the chance to get the rest of the guests involved. It is common for people to…

  • Sapphires are a gemstone commonly mined in Africa, Asia and Australia. They are one of four precious gems that occur in nature, the others being rubies, emeralds and diamonds. Available in a variety…

  • Tradition holds that anniversary gift-giving should tie the year of the anniversary to certain materials for the gift. In the United States, such lists have gone through transformation in an attempt…

  • Making it to a 50th wedding anniversary is a major accomplishment, so congratulate your parents with a thoughtful gift. Whether they are throwing an anniversary party or not, treat them to celebratory…

  • A 25-year anniversary is a significant milestone that should be celebrated and recognized. There are many useful gifts that can be given as an anniversary gift to mark this occasion. Giving a useful…

  • When your anniversary comes around, give your groom of 10 years a gift that will bring a smile to his face and him into your arms. While tin is the traditional 10th anniversary gift, consider pewter…

  • A 30th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of experiences only the celebrated couple can comprehend. Give traditional and/or modern gifts that will resonate with celebrants. Consider fine pearl…

  • Each year, couples celebrate their wedding anniversaries. Every year is cause to commemorate, but reaching the milestone of a 70th anniversary is truly special. The 70th wedding anniversary, also…

  • Wedding anniversaries are days to be cherished and celebrated with gifts for your spouse. According to tradition there are specific kinds of presents you should get each year. There are the old…

  • Those who are lucky enough to celebrate 25 years of marriage deserve a thoughtful gift. Traditionally, the 25th wedding anniversary is known as the silver anniversary. There are many silver themed…

  • A 60th wedding anniversary is a rare event and a great accomplishment and should be treated as such. After all, 60 is just a few years short of the average lifespan.

  • A 50th wedding anniversary (the "Golden Anniversary") is a solemn landmark, which calls for the couple's family and friends to mark the occasion in time. There exist only a few rules of etiquette, on…

  • It may be a while until the actual big day, but you want to make this a really special event. This is an event that has been in the planning for years and now you want to make sure that all the…

  • The 60th wedding anniversary is the diamond anniversary. In 1937, the American National Retail Jewelry Association established a comprehensive list of anniversary gift items for years up to 15 and…

  • Many occasions call for a wrist corsage. When purchasing a corsage, consider the color, the flowers, how many flowers and how to put it on. These etiquette tips will start off the night of the…

  • Wedding anniversaries symbolize the deep commitment couples make to each other and the lasting bond that has resulted from persevering through the good and bad times. The 24th wedding anniversary gift…

  • Shopping for a beloved can be tricky, and the pressure to choose just the right item can make a decision difficult. Learning ways to select and personalize the best wedding anniversary gift is as…

  • The Danish have many different jovial traditions to celebrate special occasions. Celebrating in large groups is very common. Danish traditions include both religious holidays such as Christmas and…

  • At the 40-year mark, the contemporary gift list suggests rubies, while the traditional thinking is ... rubies!

  • The 20-year anniversary is a big one! Traditional gift lists call for china, while the modern list suggests platinum.

  • Anniversary gifts can be downright regal when you've been married for three decades. The traditional gift list suggests ivory or pearls, while the modern list recommends diamonds.

  • The 35th anniversary calls for jade on the contemporary gift list, and jade or coral according to the traditional gift list.

  • For anniversary number 14, the traditional list advises giving a gift of ivory; the contemporary gift list suggests gold jewelry.

  • Tradition dictates that you honor a 13th anniversary with gifts of lace. Modern etiquette suggests textiles and fur.