The ancient Slavs, on their fifth anniversary after the wedding, hung a sacral wreath on a fruit tree that was tied with a red ribbon. This symbol of prosperity and prosperity remained there all subsequent years, being a kind of amulet for spouses. Times have changed, but now it’s customary to give various gifts to husband and wife on the fifth anniversary.
What is the name of such an anniversary?
The fifth wedding anniversary is a significant event in the life of any family. Passed the most difficult 5 years after the wedding - the years of grinding in the characters. Harmoniously resolved the contradictions that are inevitable between the two personalities.
Since ancient times, it was believed that it was precisely five years ago that an oak seedling took root, fixing itself in the ground, and becomes a full-fledged tree, which is destined for a long life. This is probably why the eve of five years from the day of married life is called a wooden wedding. The young family has grown stronger, has taken root, and in front of her is a difficult life-long road.
It is very likely that there is already a solid material basis for family relations. Traditions, a certain way of life, a circle of friends and established habits appeared.
The name "wooden wedding" suggests that they give "newlyweds." Obviously, the gifts will be related to the theme of the tree.
Gift Choice
Since ancient times, celebrating such an anniversary, the husband always gave his wife some kind of wooden thing, which he carved with his own hands. The sacred meaning of such a presentation made of wood was that the husband is a business man, handyman, able to store and maintain the family hearth in proper form.The wife put the gift in a prominent place, it symbolized family harmony and prosperity.
It is most reasonable to give spouses some wooden items or products that will be useful in the household. Mahogany, for example, is very expensive, it is used mainly for furniture, which also costs quite impressive amounts. Therefore, the most common types of wood are:
- oak;
- Pine;
- Birch tree;
- ash;
- alder;
- sycamore.
Amusing souvenirs packed in stylish decorated boxes can also be good gifts. For the fifth anniversary of the marriage, it is good to give also:
- armchairs;
- bedside tables;
- small wardrobes;
- wooden utensils.
Often in the summer, spouses spend days in the country, working on a personal plot. A set of garden tools and tools will be a great gift, which at the same time can serve well for a long time - unless, of course, the couple is completely alien to working on a personal plot.
In recent years, it is customary to give seedlings of trees growing in pots, attaching an envelope with money to the branches. The amount should not be quite small (for example, 20 rubles), so as not to hurt the pride of both spouses, but at the same time handing a large amount (200 000 rubles) may seem sybarity and a sign of bad taste.
A plant in a pot can then be planted in a summer cottage; for many years it will bear delicious juicy fruits, if it is a cherry, apple tree or pear. A good idea is to order a picture of a branching family tree, the crown of which will be crowned with a photograph of a husband and wife.
To her husband
Stationery gift items are always a gift that looks like a magic wand. If no practical thought comes, such an “offering” can become a real salvation. Such products look stylish, at the same time their cost is relatively low.
Even convenient compact shelves can be a wonderful gift, because good products of this kind are always characterized by functionality and a pleasant appearance.
If a young man smokes, then a set of pipes and fragrant Dutch tobacco can sincerely please him. If he likes to drink, then a bottle of whiskey or a liter bottle of Finland vodka in a wooden case will also be greeted with a warm understanding.
Many gadgets are now with a stylized finish like wood or birch bark. A case for a phone, a box for disks, a hard case for a tablet - all these are quite budget and original presents made in a stylish manner.
It is also not a bad idea to give spouses a one-year subscription for a joint visit to a Russian bath or sauna, because the best place to relax and restore health is hard to come up with. If the bath is present on the territory of the household, then the bath accessories will be very out of place:
- gangs;
- buckets;
- buckets.
An original gift can be a wooden puzzle, which can be assembled by the whole family, combining the "newlyweds" and children.
Wife
Women and jewelry are inseparable concepts. Wooden earrings, beads, rings can look beautiful, make a splash. There is also a catch in such decorations: they may not fit, then the “newlywed” will not look the best, frankly clumsy.
Sometimes it’s better not to risk it and present jewelry made of materials that a woman likes to wear, but packaging for them can be ordered from wood.
The fair sex loves fashion and everything connected with it. Hangers for dresses, wooden bars on castors, various devices for caring for things - all this can become welcome gifts.
Now it’s fashionable to monitor your own weight, keep the figure in the right shape. It will be appropriate for a young woman to give:
- a massager where there are elements of wood;
- sports rings;
- hoop.
Kitchen wooden utensils and other devices for making various dishes will also become a welcome present, which any housewife will be happy with.
To prepare sushi, you can give a special board and a set of sticks. If sushi for spouses is a welcome dish, then they will certainly appreciate such a present. Many women love floriculture, and a set of colorful flower pots can create an extra festive mood. Also, cute wooden crafts can be quite out of place, for example:
- hair clips;
- combs;
- clutches.
It is good for sports families to donate skis or tennis rackets.
Women are happy to accept small wooden barrels as a gift, in which you can make various marinades and pickles
To parents
A couple whose married life lasts only five years doesn’t have children of a certain age very often - unless this marriage is not the first in their life, or their relationship has a much longer history than this is recorded. For this reason, children usually don’t give adults anything themed, but if they themselves aren’t quite small, then an appropriate gift cannot be dispensed with.
If the children are still quite small, anything would be a very nice gift, if only it were made with one's own hands.
Processing a tree for a child is a rather difficult task, therefore one should not expect something practical - it is enough that this is an article made of plywood, hand-sawn with a jigsaw.
If the child has reached at least adolescence, he can already show a certain fantasy. In this case, a wise decision is to give something that will remind parents of how good a family they are (together with the donor himself). It turns out that an inexpensive but very appropriate gift would be a wooden photo frame, especially if it allows you to insert many photos at once, displaying the many happy moments of life together.
To friends
Shelves for books will always be in place if they look original and stylish. A chronometer in a wooden case can be inexpensive, but it looks very solid. Wooden jugs for drinks, or a panel that you want to hang on the wall - here are some more options for a great gift made of wood.
Often they give a large decorative horseshoe made of wood - in the kitchen or in the hallway it will be out of place.
If the couple likes to spend time outside the city, then birdhouses for birds (especially when the anniversary is celebrated in early spring) will be an interesting gift.
Wooden spoons and dishes, a rolling pin for rolling dough, cutting boards, beer mugs - all this is easy to find in the online store and give to young spouses.
Parents
If parents give a “young” dinner table, which will gather a family for a meal for many years, then this gift will be very productive. A small table for drinking coffee in bed can also be an original and welcome gift.
The groom's father can cut an original key holder from wood. You can also engrave on a tree the genealogy of two genera with portraits of the husband and wife. Photos framed by beautiful wooden frames can be hung on the wall.
Of the symbolic jewelry from parents, you can remember about rings, brooches, zodiac signs. Handmade style presentations are always enjoyable and rewarding. Such things remember the warmth of human hands, most often they are aesthetically attractive and unusual. They make similar products from cherries, birch, oak, and their cost is relatively low.
It is definitely worth giving a small sapling tree tied with ribbons - this gift will carry a special meaning and become symbolic.
Gifts for children of couples
Over the five years of marriage, the couple may have had children, and this is also a holiday for them, since they are also part of a strong family. They can give some kind of wooden toys.It is important that there are no chemical coatings on the product, because the children are still small, they like to try everything new and unusual on their teeth, so it is best to play it safe and buy toys without covering with unknown substances.
A rocking horse for a 3-5-year-old child has always been a desired gift, and in the XXI century such a toy will also be enthusiastically adopted by the child. Another of the most popular gifts is building blocks: the child will be sure to get involved in building a castle or a country house, which will give parents extra hours of rare relaxation.
The tree is wonderful in that it does not contain toxins, there can be no allergy from it, wooden toys can be put under the pillow, play with them in the bathroom.
Exclusive surprises
Cool gifts can amuse and at the same time make you think.
Camcorders and computers today are in every home, so you can make a video or a short film for 10-15 minutes, where the glorious pages of weddings, honeymoons and picnics in nature during joint life will be captured.
Although such a gift is not made of wood (unless the donor made a wooden box for the disc), it is appropriate on any anniversary of something.
Models of old sailboats look very good, they can become a wonderful decoration on your desktop or TV in the kitchen. A sailing ship in itself is a wonderful symbol:
- freedom;
- storm control;
- confidence in overcoming all adversities.
A festive cake on which wooden figures of a husband and wife will show off is not the most original solution, but, on the one hand, you still can’t do without it, on the other hand, absolutely all other guests can forget about it in the pursuit of wood, and you will be well done .
The spectacle will be funny, it will entertain the guests, so you can give wooden gifts exclusively from this logic. Logs in the form of pillows cannot but look original. Ideas can be gleaned from those hobbies that spouses are keen on.
If the husband loves to play the guitar, then you can give him a balalaika with a proposal to learn “thieves” chords on this straightforward instrument. If the wife loves to play the harmonica, you can give her a wooden case for glasses, stylized as this foreign musical instrument.
In any case, gifts, in addition to originality, should be as practical as possible, especially those that somehow beat the number “five”. For example, you can give a ticket to the sanatorium for the weekend, where the room will be listed under the number "5".
About what to present for a wooden wedding, see below.
