Wedding anniversary 42: what is its name and what is customary to give?

True love is fraught with a strong and long-term relationship, which, according to tradition, is customary to seal the knot. Year after year, husband and wife walk together hand in hand, creating a cozy life and a friendly family. Almost every family circle has its own traditions of celebrating the anniversaries of years lived together.

Walking side by side for 42 years is no laughing matter. Having gone through the calico, paper, wooden wedding anniversaries and gradually getting to the mother-of-pearl is considered a huge achievement for the family. Only wise and truly loving people know the main secret of joint longevity.

Mother of pearl itself is the parent of pearls. The strong composition of the substance that covers the inner layer of shells is equated with the strong bonds of past years. Pearls are allegorically compared to the cell of society, and the mother-of-pearl walls of the shell are a strengthening that protects the family.

From time immemorial, the forefathers conveyed wise advice and instructions regarding the observance of the traditions of celebrating a mother-of-pearl wedding. Of the invited guests at the event, only relatives and closest people who were present at the wedding ceremony were recommended.

And also on the eve of the celebration, the spouses need to prepare small mother-of-pearl souvenirs for each other. They will be the main symbols of the celebration. It can be both jewelry and interior items. From the advice of ancestors follows the belief that spouses should give each other small buttons made of pure mother-of-pearl and carry them with them. These buttons symbolize some kind of relationship and longevity of life together.Of course, if suddenly the buttons are not in the souvenir shop, then small pearls will perfectly replace them.

And also the belief of ancestors says that on the eve of a flannel wedding, namely: the 43rd anniversary, mother-of-pearl buttons or pearls must be put in a container with water. After a day, the water will have healing properties. Such water can not only be drunk, but also washed with it. From a medical point of view, mother-of-pearl contains unique compounds of minerals that can cure a huge number of diseases. There are many recipes for using this natural substance.

Another equally important tradition is swimming in an open reservoir on the eve of the celebration. This ritual is performed by spouses at sunrise and promises spouses health and good spirits. The whole secret is that the sunrise symbolizes the beginning of a new day, and the natural reservoir hardens the body and cleanses it.

As described above, spouses exchange buttons or pearls. But this is a traditional ceremony. In addition to traditional gifts, there are also symbolic ones, showing care and attention to the other half.

A woman's happiness depends not only on herself, but also on her chosen one. Having lived together for 42 years, the spouses already understand each other not from a half-word, but from a half-glance. And they both know how to please and surprise each other.

Men are not very enthusiastic about shopping, and even more so when it comes to choosing a gift. But over the years, experience comes and the realization that signs of attention are important to loved ones. On the anniversary of the mother-of-pearl wedding, a man can choose an unusual and beautiful gift for his wife.

Consider what it might be.

• Interior items. Vases, figurines with a mother-of-pearl tint that will look harmonious in a bedroom or living room. Candlesticks with stucco elements or a beautiful chandelier that will simultaneously illuminate and decorate the room. And also a modular painting or a painting from a joint photograph, framed with a mother-of-pearl frame.

• Storage space for women's little things and jewelry. A jewelry box decorated with seashells or a dressing table with a mirror for a wife’s morning embellishment.
• Jewelry made of pearls and mother-of-pearl with a symbolic number of beads or elements.
• A photo album or stationery will also look cute as a gift. After all, ladies are very fond of such things at any age.
• A set of dishes for 42 persons with pearl elements dusting will not only surprise guests and households, but also decorate the ceremony.

In addition to the gift, a bouquet of forty-two roses with pearl dew, tied with a wide white satin ribbon, is perfect. However, not only roses are given to the female sex. The collected compositions are perfect to match the celebration. Florists now have a very developed activity in the preparation of thematic bouquets. If you approach the issue with all responsibility, then an experienced florist will quickly and tastefully make a bouquet for your beloved wife.

A man is the main choice of a woman. And over the years, the woman has determined for herself what qualities she chose her faithful for. A gift for your beloved husband will be relevant on the day of the celebration.

It is important to take into account every little thing and choose an amazing little thing correctly and tastefully.

• A beautiful set of a cigarette case, an ashtray and a lighter, made in a certain style of a given celebration with elements of mother of pearl, will look stylish in a man's office.

• Signature wristwatches, personalized bracelets or cufflinks are ideal for completing men's style.
• Stylish branded pen with mother-of-pearl painting will give an important status to a business man.
• Wardrobe items are also nice to accept as a gift from your spouse. A tie to match the celebration and a stylish tie pin add space on the men's closet shelf.
• A pearl personalized mascot for a car enthusiast will add charm to the front panel of a beloved man's car.

A bar of real dark chocolate, wrapped in craft paper and decorated with a mother-of-pearl ribbon and a cinnamon stick, is ideal as an addition to the gift. Another important fact: giving flowers to a man is not only allowed, but very much even welcomed. There are special men's bouquets in beautiful masculine colors. Again, by contacting an experienced florist, you can purchase a very original bouquet for your husband.

Flowers can be natural or artificial, made of high quality corrugated paper.

Living can be:

• irises;
• sunflowers;
• anthurium (flower in a pot);
• daffodils;
• bamboo shoots.

Artificial flowers, according to superstition, are not accepted to give. But if this is a bouquet in which each paper bud contains a real chocolate truffle candy, then such a masterpiece will delight not only the hero of the occasion, but also invited guests to a wonderful event.

Candy compositions are now very popular for congratulations. This is a kind of alternative to live bouquets. For men, coffee-cream tones are most often used. And if a bouquet of sweets is mixed with fresh flowers, then the composition will acquire a double originality and will not spoil the appearance in the least.

The most important people for every person are parents. It was they who gave life to their children in the name of love. And, despite the complexities and difficulties of living together, they presented the children with a brilliant standard of a real family. Thanks to parental love and care, a person develops comfort and joy in his soul. And if a person is happy, then his affairs go well and go uphill. Success and living in society directly depends on two relatives. Mom and Dad.

Of course, any parent will say that the best gift for him is to see his child protected and happy. Children, in turn, are grateful to their mothers and fathers for life, for childhood and for the experience passed on. You can express your gratitude with both hugs and gifts. Especially on a solemn day. And if all this is combined, then a fireworks of feelings will take place for the parents.

It is not forbidden to choose a gift separately for mom and dad. But since the parents have a joint holiday, it is best to give them a common gift.

There are many options. Rather, household gifts are suitable. For example, a beautiful natural bedding set. May the nights of parents be not only cozy, but also pleasant.

Or a stylish interior floor lamp for cozy and soft lighting of the family room. Sconces can be made to order, taking into account the style of the living area. And it is better to choose lamps with soft and warm light.

For general family outings in nature, this is a great picnic set. Prudent manufacturers have created a special case that contains a complete set of dishes and utensils. Moreover, when opened and a couple of manipulations, it turns into a stable and compact table. An excellent solution for outdoor recreation. This also includes a grill bar or barbecue, where the "newlyweds" will be able to jointly cook various dishes. A good forged brazier with skewers is also suitable for a picnic set. It is important to find an experienced blacksmith who knows a lot about the business and will not let you down with the production time.

Photo wallpaper from slides captured at the wedding ceremony is an unusual solution as a gift. The main thing is not to forget to take into account the background color scheme and be sure to add fragments of pearls and shells. After all, the symbolism of 42 years of life allows you to designate a gift that way. Let the parents choose a place and glue the wallpaper themselves, smearing each other with glue to the cheerful laughter of the household.

A bottle of excellent collection wine is perfect as a gift for such an event. In addition, you can arrange a wonderful bouquet of cheese and grapes with nuts. On the bottle, you can write the name of the celebration, the names of the parents and attach a small cheat sheet with wishes or instructions with advice. For example: “In case of disagreements and insults, uncork and drink together! »A peculiar and humorous reconciliation, which will relieve misunderstandings of each other.

Ordering a large symbolic cake with a photo of mom and dad will be perceived in an original way by both guests and heroes of the occasion. Especially if the cake is decorated with many edible pearls. Parents can be given the task of cutting the cake together and treating each guest with a piece of a great creamy dessert. This is a very common step in modern weddings. So parents will try to hold a knife in one hand and cut a cake for loved ones. There will be a lot of impressions!

Vacation package for two. As a bonus to the trip, you can give a large roomy suitcase on wheels. So that parents do not worry that they have nowhere to put things necessary for rest with them.

How wonderful it is to be away from the bustle of the city and everyday situations. A trip to the sea, to a suburban boarding house or to a private house in a remote village will bring a lot of impressions to parents in their own way! After all, it is thanks to such trips that the nervous system and immunity are restored. Parents will be able to arrange a joint hike for shells on the seaside or go to dinner at an unusual restaurant at the boarding house. Or even more interesting, take a thermos with tea and go to the forest for mushrooms, not forgetting to make a halt near a bush with raspberries! Romance! Again, it is important to consider the interests of the parents.

A gift in the form of a joint subscription to the pool or to retro dances will look even more enchanting. Lovers of outdoor activities and sports will appreciate it. Parents will spend time in the pool with pleasure, because swimming is not only pleasant, but also beneficial for the body as a whole. And dancing will cheer up the spouses! The songs they danced to when they were young will take them back in time. Their past. Mom and Dad will again become young and perky students. Surely they have not forgotten the words of those songs to which they danced until they dropped at student evenings. Let their favorite tracks sound for them. And then they will remember how it all began.

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