What can you give for 33 years of marriage?

One third of a century has passed since the newlyweds took their vows to love each other in sorrow and in joy, in sickness and health. The march of Mendelssohn died down. The long-awaited and beautiful evening passed. He is remembered in such detail, in such detail that it seemed that they had just left the registry office. But 33 years have passed since the creation of the union. 33 years of happy moments, various tests that tested love for strength. Various difficulties that were encountered on the way, and obstacles were left behind. For such a long time, the spouses have already got used to each other, many things have become more understandable, more familiar, there is no more infantilism in the relationship. The union has become strong and stable.

No wonder the 33rd anniversary is called "Stone Wedding". This is a very impressive and very significant date. All problems and mistakes after so many years seem so small and insignificant. But usually it is the cute and a bit silly trials that are remembered on such dates. It is worth remembering that in such a long and strong relationship, romance is lost, everything is a little boring. It is the anniversaries that can remind you of how it all began, how the union was born, breathe a new wave of feelings and make it clear how valuable such a relationship is.

For many cultures, the number 33 had a special and significant meaning in human life. At 33, a person reaches a certain threshold of maturity, when there is a rethinking of his life, plans and aspirations. A person becomes old enough, he has seen and experienced a lot, but new horizons still await him. The same thing happens with relationships - for so many years of living together, partners have learned to be an extension of each other, they do not need a lot of time to understand and start acting.They are easier to compromise because they have learned to build relationships together.

Stone is a very strong rock, it is quite difficult to destroy it. Neither water nor any other interference can even leave a crack in the stone. It's the same with relationships. They are not afraid of hardships and trials, because they have already gone through a lot, they have nothing to fear. The 33rd wedding anniversary also has a second name - "Strawberry Wedding". This name was given for a reason. There is still a playfulness and sweetness in relationships with each other. Spouses have learned to value relationships, treat everything with understanding and forgive insults. The understanding came that love is not only an insane passion, but also mutual respect, care, support and return.

But each country has a number of its own traditions regarding the celebration of such a big date. Even if we take into account such a different approach to celebration and the complexity, subtlety of each mentality, it all boiled down to one important fact that only a truly loving couple who learned to sacrifice themselves, their hobbies, desires and dreams for the sake of their partner can live so many years together.

For example, in China it is customary to celebrate such a date with special pomp and splendor. Preparations begin, if not half a year, then exactly a few months. In terms of significance and scale, such an event can overshadow the wedding itself, which was in the past. In China, such a wedding is often called the "Anniversary of the Fire Dragon." So that happiness does not leave the family and continues to delight the spouses, they must bring 33 gifts to the dragon in the form of wine, fruits and other dishes that will be on their table.

In the United States, there are two different interpretations of the festival. The first refers to the tribes of the ancient Indians who lived there before Columbus discovered America. And the second is later and more modern. The Indians performed various rituals to celebrate the anniversary. The women prepared food for the entire tribe, and in the evening this important event was celebrated in the tribe's circle. Things work out a little differently in America today. Spouses usually renew their vows before the priest, vow to love and build their relationship further. And instead of rings, they exchange bracelets that contain stones.

In Europe, due to their mentality, such a date is not particularly celebrated. For married couples, one of the important and quivering moments is connecting with the family in a cozy house at a round table. It is important to spend a quiet evening together without having a grand celebration.

A gift is, first of all, an expression of feelings and significance, as well as a sign of attention. Every time at a certain date, people wonder what kind of present to give. The gift should be meaningful and necessary, be useful and not be an ordinary “dust collector”. On such big dates, the responsibility for the gift increases several times. He must become special and unique.

The question "what to give" torments not only children who want to please their parents, but also the spouses themselves. After all, for them this is the same big and important event. One of the wonderful gifts that can be presented to spouses will be paired rings. Again, as if for the first time, they can renew their vows, agree to become husband and wife, and exchange rings.

You can present a romantic dinner in a nice restaurant with pleasant music and an exquisite menu. Or organize a trip to the cafe where the first date of the lovers took place. After the cafe, they will be able to walk through the memorable places. A good gift will be the opportunity to go on a honeymoon trip, to a resort or recreation center.

Any gifts with the strawberry symbol - pillows, tablecloths and bedspreads will be relevant. All this will be a very cute and playful gift.

All gift ideas that are directly associated with the date are very relevant, but quickly exhaust themselves.Of course, a large strawberry cake will be a very interesting gift and will be remembered for a long time. But children always want to please their parents. Therefore, the choice of a gift is always very thorny and difficult. Here are some gift ideas that will surely delight spouses.

• Furniture. You can renovate your parents' bedroom or upgrade your bathroom or living room. Present some pieces of furniture, statues, vases, flower pots or trees.
• Portrait of the spouses. A painted portrait that can be hung in the bedroom or living room will be a very original gift.
• Paired T-shirts with funny inscriptions or nicknamesused by spouses. You can choose mugs or a plate with their image.
• Linens - a safe bet at all times. But you can also diversify it, for example, buy linen with the image of a strawberry.

• A precious stone. The stone will embody the significance of this date, and if it is precious, it will add luxury and grace to the gift.
• If a married couple is engaged in a garden, then an excellent option would be a gift in the form of strawberry or strawberry seedlings of different varieties.
• You can send a couple on a cruise, buy a ticket for a boat or a health resort. Such a vacation will help the spouses to plunge into the trip and feel free from the annoying routine.
• If the couple wanted, but for some reason did not have a pet, then you can donate a puppy, kitten or other animal. But it is important to be sure to coordinate such a gift with the spouses.

Edit a movie about a married couple as a finishing gift. To do this, it is worth collecting all the old photographs, clippings from family albums. Write a short story about the couple's acquaintance and their journey of becoming a married couple. For this, involve all friends and relatives who will do their bit by talking about what the newlyweds were like in childhood, at school, before and after the wedding. How they have changed.

For more on the stone wedding, see the next video.