What is a traditional anniversary gift to give?
Tradition tells us that each wedding anniversary should be celebrated by giving your loved one a gift made from a different material. Paper symbolizes the first year of marriage, but with each passing year,the gifts become more precious or more rare. This progression is meant to symbolize the growth in a couple’s relationship through the years. The origins of the traditional list are not known, however, some of the traditions are believed to date back to medieval times. Today we accompany these traditions with a more modern list that not only offers greater variety, but in many cases, puts a higher value on earlier anniversaries. In addition, a list of jewelry and gemstone traditions offers recommendations for those who prefer to adorn their loved one with something truly precious each year.
Tradition tells us that each wedding anniversary should be celebrated by giving your loved one a gift made from a different material. Paper symbolizes the first year of marriage, but with each passing year, the gifts become more precious or more rare. This progression is meant to symbolize the growth in a couple’s relationship through the years. Traditions are believed to date back to medieval times. Today we accompany these traditions with a more modern list that offers greater variety and in many cases puts a higher value on earlier anniversaries. A list of jewelry and gemstone traditions offers recommendations for those who prefer to adorn their loved one with something truly precious each year.
