| Year of anniversary - Traditional Gift | |
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1st Anniversary - Paper
(UK Cotton) 2nd Anniversary - Cotton (UK Paper) 3rd Anniversary - Leather 4th Anniversary - Linen/Silk (UK Fruit and flowers) 5th Anniversary - Wood 6th Anniversary - Iron (UK Sugar) 7th Anniversary - Wool or copper 8th Anniversary - Bronze (UK Salt) 9th Anniversary - Pottery (UK Copper) 10th Anniversary - Tin or aluminium 11th Anniversary - Steel 12th Anniversary - Silk 13th Anniversary - Lace 14th Anniversary - Ivory 15th Anniversary - Crystal 20th Anniversary - China 25th Anniversary - Silver 30th Anniversary - Pearl 35th Anniversary - Coral 40th Anniversary - Ruby 45th Anniversary - Sapphire 50th Anniversary - Gold 55th Anniversary - Emerald 60th Anniversary - Diamond 70th Anniversary - Platinum 75th Anniversary - Diamond and Gold 80th Anniversary - Oak |
Beware,
the list can vary even in the same country! You can always be creative in your interpretation. For example, for a 35th anniversary you could go to a tropical island where you will find coral on the beach and in the sea. |
These days it is less common to follow the
traditional gifts. It is always better to receive something that you
really want!
Further ideas........