How to celebrate 27 years of marriage, and what is the name of the anniversary?
It is customary to celebrate dates such as anniversaries and anniversaries. If two centuries ago people celebrated only the first years of family life, today they celebrate every year they lived together.
What is the name of the anniversary?
Traditionally, 27 years from the date of the beginning of married life is considered to be a mahogany wedding. Previously, this holiday was not celebrated due to superstition. But, as practice shows, the prejudices of the past were completely in vain. This is a great occasion to once again celebrate your wedding, remember the best moments, all the years you have lived together and rejoice at the successes achieved together.
In addition, this is an occasion for adult children to pay tribute to their parents, to congratulate them on their 27th wedding anniversary. Remembering what the first day of their life together was like, the husband and wife seem to return to the time when their feelings were fresh, tender and quivering. And now, years later, when the couple passed the test of time, feelings only deepened and became stronger.
Vivid impressions are replaced by confidence and stability, when you can lean on the shoulder of a loved one who has become family over the long years of married life. The life of each couple is a whole universe with its own laws, rules and orders. Moral foundations and moral principles, which became the basis of the union, grow stronger and are passed on to the next generations.
It's good when family members get together and enjoy any little things, share news and achievements. It is customary to do this on holidays and significant dates. Therefore, those who value and love each other do the right thing, trying to make sure that there are more good memories in the piggy bank of past years.
For 27 years, the tree of family life has grown and strengthened. The trunk of noble red wood carries leaf emeralds, each of which is an unforgettable landmark event, date: the birth of children, their first steps, words, school and new friends, climbing the career ladder, ups and downs, a new apartment, buying a country house, a trip on vacation with the whole family. All this, like pictures of a family album, is immortalized in the memory of relatives and friends.
Therefore, the red tree was chosen as the personification of this date. It is a symbol of wisdom and the most precious, valuable thing that has accumulated over time. Very valuable pieces of furniture, frames, boxes, jewelry and figurines are made from the wood of this tree. Cabinetmakers have always been held in high esteem, their work was worth its weight in gold.
For 27 years, the couple manages to flourish, create their own nest, raise children. There is something to think about, something to think about. And most importantly, now there is time to finally think about yourself. When all the difficulties on the way have been overcome, life has entered a calm measured channel, it is time to start a new stage of life together and solemnly celebrate this with a festive anniversary.
Traditions
What is an anniversary without tradition? The main tradition on the day of celebrating the 27th anniversary of marriage is planting a tree together. This is believed to strengthen the family tree and contribute to its prosperity and longevity. The roots of the tree symbolize family traditions.
If it is not possible to plant a tree (for one reason or another), you can get out of the situation and limit yourself to carving or engraving your names on a wooden board in a solemn atmosphere.
There are other traditions for celebrating this day.
On this day, it is not customary to invite all your relatives, friends and acquaintances, as well as neighbors and friends. It is best to celebrate a significant event in a small family circle, quietly and at home.
- It is good if the children of the couple are present. The connection between generations is an important attribute of the holiday.
- In the morning, the couple should be the first to have time to say affectionate and tender words to each other, as on their wedding day.
- At the festive table, the "young" are the first to exchange gifts, demonstrating their affection and love to everyone present. Here you can feel free to express your feelings and present each other with jewelry or other expensive things.
- On this day, it is customary to stay alone. This is best done after a festive meal. You can go to a restaurant or just walk around the city, visit memorable places and remember the best moments of life together.
- Of course, like any other holiday, this day will not be complete without a photo session and video recordings, where the spouses will turn out in the best possible way in their best outfits, smiling and happy.
Every family has its own traditions, be it a birthday or a wedding celebration. The main thing is to make this date bright and memorable.
How can you celebrate your anniversary?
This day can be celebrated in a special way: in a home circle, together or in a restaurant, cafe. The main thing is to create an appropriate atmosphere of warmth and comfort. A woman must necessarily have elements of red in clothes, toilet or jewelry. Men are advised to stick to muted tones of brown and terracotta. The celebration begins with a joint dance of the bride and groom.
There will be red dishes and food on the table: expensive fish, red or black caviar, watermelon, vinaigrette, dark wine, apples, tomatoes, birthday cake. You can arrange a feast in a retro style, with a family album in place of honor, stylized as a family tree. Or in a classic version in muted colors. In any case, this event should stand out from everyday life.
Organize and plan this holiday the way you would like to spend it. It is important to take into account the wishes and tastes of each of the invited guests. If the weather permits, spend this day in nature, in a country house.Invite your closest friends and family, everyone you would like to be around. Their good wishes, friendly support and signs of attention will cheer you up and bring a lot of positive emotions.
When it comes to unforgettable experiences, cultural events are indispensable. Invite your companion to the cinema, to theatrical premiere or to the opera, followed by a visit to a restaurant, where, in a solemn atmosphere, let them know that you are finally going on a honeymoon trip together.
Going out is a great occasion to showcase a new dress and jewelry. You need to please each other on this day with warm words and signs of attention.
Remember that for those around you, a couple who have lived together for more than a quarter of a century is a universal example.
Gift Ideas
Many people ask the question: what is so special that can be given on the day of the 27th anniversary of marriage, because this is not yet an anniversary, which means that gifts should be given with a view of the future. It can be silverware, antique pieces of furniture, a porcelain tea set. A married couple can be presented with gifts in duplicate: bicycles, theater tickets or skis. Relatives and acquaintances can chip in and donate something expensive on behalf of everyone. For example, home appliances, a laptop, or even a car.
The closest people will be able to give something truly worthwhile, for example, a set of furniture made of valuable wood. And yet 27 years is far from an anniversary date, so quite ordinary gifts are allowed, such as kitchen utensils or household electrical appliances (coffee maker, vacuum cleaner or toaster). Also, a man and a woman can be presented with gifts for two: two bottles of eau de parfum, telephones, concert tickets for two, bicycles.
The best option would be products from valuable wood species: figurines, chess, backgammon and checkers, tobacco pipes and hookah. Men are given writing sets made of precious woods, cufflinks, red ties, sweaters, shirts, as well as lighters, fishing rods, tool kits, key rings, car accessories and much more.
Women can be delighted with exquisite aromas: incense, eau de parfum, perfume, cosmetic body care kits. Beautiful accessories in the form of a silk scarf or a new fashionable handbag can also be a good gift. When choosing this or that gift, it is best to adhere to the taste and preferences of the person to whom you will give this gift. A picture of a famous artist in an inlaid frame can be presented if it is known for certain that the spouses will be pleased to receive this gift.
Now, gifts in the form of crystals have become fashionable, inside which there are family photos. It looks extremely impressive. Crystals in the shape of a heart, in which spouses are imprinted, are very popular. Children and relatives will be able to demonstrate their affection and gratitude by presenting a collage of photographs of the “young” in different periods of their married life. Looking through them and remembering the best years of life together, the couple will again plunge into unforgettable feelings and emotions, filled with the freshness of the first years of marriage.
The wish tree will be an interesting gift. It is traditionally made by hand from beads, semi-precious stones and photo frames. The finished structure can be bought in special stores, as well as made by yourself, following simple instructions for needlework.
A pleasant surprise will be:
- a set of bed linen with a monogram of the spouses' initials;
- bedroom carpet with fluffy artificial pile;
- a duet of crystal glasses or a vase of Bohemian glass;
- leather-bound diary with an elegant pen in the form of a feather (for two);
- an ostrich boa for her and a tuxedo for him will be truly exquisite gifts.
Gifts need to be prepared in advance, preferably taking into account hobbies.
It is good if they are in common with the spouses.Then you can give them a subscription to the pool or to the dance floor in some suitable club. It is beneficial to give everything that will certainly come in handy in everyday life - from a vacuum cleaner to garden utensils. A suitable gift would be a set of dishes, pots or pans made of quality materials.
If everything is more or less clear with the question of what to give to spouses, then it remains to find out what it is to give each other on this day. It is clear that items of linen, consumables in the form of shower gel and other daily little things will be inappropriate here. You need something special. The advice of specialists can come to the rescue.
- Many people think that it is enough for spouses to simply congratulate each other, to give a bouquet of flowers and chocolate to a woman. As practice and public opinion show, this is not enough. The wife will always want more, and he must meet expectations. This paradigm has evolved over many years and generations.
Do not skimp, after all, the 27th anniversary happens only once in a lifetime! Don't disappoint each other.
- Expensive brooch, diamond ring, luxury cosmetics, the best perfumery. If you don't have enough funds, make up for it with fervent displays of affection and tender care. A silk or warm shawl, gloves or shoes, which she has long dreamed of, can be a good alternative to expensive gifts. And the warm atmosphere of the house by the fireplace, where you can be alone with your companion or life partner, will melt any ice of misunderstanding, if any.
- A woman can give her beloved husband tickets to a football match, a perfume set, a good quality leather belt, a tie, a wallet, a tablet or any other gadget that is always in place.
- Children can give their parents figurines symbolizing family union. For example, the Feng Shui elephant is considered a symbol of family well-being. Any figurines in a duet are also a symbol of happiness and prosperity in the family.
- A video recording, edited to music, with appropriate comments will be a good gift, which you can watch with everyone right during the celebration. Also, relatives can chip in and give a ticket to a resort or a sanatorium for two.
Whatever the gift made from a pure heart, it will certainly be the best and most desirable at this holiday of love and patience. Give not only things, but impressions and feelings! And then you can never go wrong with a gift.
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