What to give for 13 years of marriage after marriage?

13 years of marriage is considered a lace wedding. Many people get lost and do not know what to give for such a date. To choose the right gift, you should familiarize yourself with the traditions of the anniversary and the features of the gifts.

13 years of marriage is a lace or lily of the valley wedding. There is an opinion that this term has to do with the "devil's dozen", so spouses may face a test of their feelings for strength.

Despite the fact that the thirteenth anniversary is associated with a biased number, it has beautiful and delicate symbols that are associated with lace and lilies of the valley. This is due to the fact that for a long-term relationship in marriage, the spouses retain all the tenderness and fragility of the relationship inherent in the first year. Feelings are imbued with grace that can be compared to lace.

It is no coincidence that the thirteenth anniversary of the registration of marriage is called a lily of the valley wedding. Lilies of the valley are a perennial plant that produces flowers every spring. Since ancient times, it was believed that even after the feelings have cooled down, they can be re-ignited, returning the original flame of passion. There are many possibilities for this: the construction of a home, the birth of a child and other joint endeavors of the spouses.For this reason, a lily of the valley wedding has an ancient tradition: spouses should plant a birch tree near their home together. Planting should be done by all household members. After the tree is in its place, it should be tied with a ribbon with lace and asked that the birch help protect the home from evil spirits and other evil spirits.

Numerous traditions are associated with the thirteenth wedding, which are aimed at protecting relationships against the evil effects of otherworldly forces. There is a belief according to which the entrance to the dwelling during the celebration should be decorated with wreaths of nettle or aspen. Such plants can scare away evil forces and prevent them from doing evil. In ancient times, wreaths were prepared by all household members. The spouse and daughters were responsible for weaving, and the father and sons built a broom from the remaining parts of the plants, and with it they removed all the garbage.

Also, another custom came from Ancient Russia, which consisted in a noisy celebration of such an anniversary. One should have fun with songs and dances in order to scare away demons from the family hearth and not allow them to bring discord in the life of the spouses.

Spouses often delight each other with gifts and just like that, for no reason. It is easy to choose a suitable present for a lace wedding, you just need to know what your significant other loves and familiarize yourself with the traditional gifts for 13 years of marriage.

Initially, it may seem difficult for a man to choose a present associated with a lace or lily of the valley theme. However, there are different presentation options that would be appropriate for such a date.

• Many women give their soul mate warm sweaters, scarves or mittens. Weaving and knitting is considered an identical procedure for craftswomen, so you can knit clothes for your beloved yourself. Double symbolism will be achieved if a lily of the valley is embroidered on the product.
• You can also choose a pillow, towel or blanket as a presentation, on which a lily of the valley will be present. Alternatively, you can use a joint photo, framed in openwork.

This anniversary can be celebrated not only by young couples, but also by parents who remarried. Many children wonder what gift they can choose for their parents for 13 years of marriage.

Some people decide to make a gift with their own hands, because this increases the value of the present. You can knit the same wool jumpers or mittens, which will have an identical pattern. Parents will love a do-it-yourself blanket, in which they can bask with their soul mate on cold evenings.

Also, the following gifts can be presented to parents.

• Bed linen decorated with embroidery or a pattern with lilies of the valley.
• Self-made lily of the valley tea. Dried flowers can be purchased at the pharmacy; all that remains is to decorate them beautifully at home.
• Bouquet of lilies of the valley. It can be used as an additional presentation.
• A photo frame decorated with lace will look original.
• Lace cape for a chair or sofa. Many ateliers can add a lily of the valley pattern to the product on request.
• A high-quality set of kitchen or bath towels depicting lilies of the valley.
• Lace tablecloth or napkin set.
• For lovers of more grandiose ideas, the option with a cosmetic repair in the kitchen is suitable.

For friends who are celebrating 13 years of marriage, it is important to choose a gift wisely.You should stop your choice on things where lace or lilies of the valley are present. Wool-related items are also good. Consider simple gifts that would be appropriate for a friendly couple.

• Home textile items with lace or lilies of the valley. Curtains, decorative pillows, napkins, tablecloths and bedding will do.
• Details for the interior with lace styling. The stores sell various frames for photographs, openwork shelves, lighting equipment, carved furniture.
• Dishes or bed linen, which depicts lilies of the valley. The spouses will be delighted with the panel embroidered with beautiful spring flowers.
• If the anniversary falls in the springtime, you can present a basket with real lilies of the valley.
• A DIY scrapbooking album is a great way to create a piece that embodies an anniversary. You can add thematic pictures, woolen threads, lace to it.

• You can present your friends with a talisman of family happiness. It is a pine product. It can be any decoration for your home: pieces of furniture, figurines, paintings. Practical elements are also suitable: a cutting board, a bread basket, a bowl for fruit. Such a gift will act as a protection of family happiness, will be able to protect from the effects of evil spirits. Also, wooden objects bring positive energy into the house and have a beneficial effect on the state of mind.
• If the spouses have a sweet tooth, you can present them with an unusual handmade cake, which contains cream lace and lilies of the valley.
• Cash is fine for any holiday. Since ancient times, such a gift is considered the best option for a lace anniversary.
• Appliances. To fit into the theme of the celebration, you can tie the present with lace ribbons and add a lily of the valley twig.

Many people love to give emotional gifts for a lace wedding. In order for the gift to be remembered for many years, the following options are suitable.

• If the spouses like to spend their time in an unusual way, they will like a certificate for a horse ride, a flight in a hot air balloon or two tickets to the quest room. Alternatively, you can organize a visit to water attractions, buy tickets for an amusement park. At the moment, there are many companies that are engaged in the organization of unusual leisure activities.
• A trip to the resort is an expensive but memorable gift. For 13 years of marriage, the spouses have covered a long way, so they will be delighted with a little rest together.
• You can arrange a romantic evening for your friends, book a room in the bridal section (so that they feel the old feelings again) or send a married couple to a hostel.

Choosing a gift based on a spouse's hobby is an original way to please your friends. If a woman is fond of needlework, she will like a set of yarn, embroidery threads, beads. A fishing set, sports equipment is suitable for a man.

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