After 6 years from the date of the marriage, the husband and wife can celebrate a cast-iron wedding. This date got its name for the fact that cast iron is a metal, but plastic, when forged. In addition, strong blows can sprinkle a cast iron product, as life's adversities can shake relations in a still young family. On the other hand, 6 years is already quite a long time for the couple to get used to and get used to each other, therefore this date for the first time contains such solid material in its name.
Traditions
In the old days, there were many traditions associated with the sixth anniversary of the wedding. Some of them have already been forgotten, some today seem too strange, and some do not lose their strength to this day.
- All kitchen utensils made of cast iron were displayed on the window. She had to be polished to a shine and shine - this spoke of the thriftiness of his young wife. In addition, the mother-in-law before the feast could take a white linen mitten and walk it over the entire surface of the cast-iron utensils. After that, the gauntlet, which has retained its whiteness, was shown to the guests in evidence of the economics of the daughter-in-law.
- All dishes on the festive table were to be cooked only in cast-iron dishes. She was also given to the heroes of the occasion.
- At the end of the meal, guests were circumvented with a small cast-iron pot, in which each of them had to put a coin and say a wish to the spouses. These coins tried not to spend the whole year until the next anniversary, this promised mutual understanding and financial well-being to a young family.
Cast Iron Gifts
Various items cast and forged from this metal are considered a traditional gift for the husband on the sixth anniversary.It can be either a major purchase or a small souvenir reminiscent of an important date. It is best if such a gift is associated with the hobbies of the spouse.
For example, a cook will be delighted with a new pan or baking sheet, which will serve him for many years. You can pick up a small sinker for a fishing rod made of cast iron. The athlete will be happy with new dumbbells or weights, and for those who prefer a summer vacation, you can give a real grill or barbecue.
A young man who loves various toys can be presented with a cast-iron railway. It is not only exciting to collect, but can also be used later during games with children.
One of the traditional gifts for the sixth anniversary is a cast-iron horseshoe, which is believed to bring happiness and wealth to the family. Traditionally, it should be suspended from the inside of the apartment above the front door. On such a horseshoe, you can engrave or forge a wish or a wedding date, then the gift will daily remind you of this holiday event. Various souvenirs in the form of figurines, paperweight or table clocks can be cast iron.
The smoker will rejoice at the original lighter or ashtray, and a lover of spending the weekend repairing a car or at home will be delighted with a set of wrenches and adjustable wrenches.
Practical gifts
On the wedding anniversary, as on any other holiday, you can give any thing that will facilitate the life or work of your beloved spouse. All gifts considered practical can be divided into several categories.
- Appliances. It can be a welcome coffee maker, a good mechanical alarm clock, or a small home brewery. Don’t give away a food processor or dishwasher, unless it was my husband’s old dream. The gift should be not only useful, but also taking into account personal characteristics and desires of a person.
- Electronic equipment and accessories. It can be a high-quality electric razor, a new phone or good headphones. Before buying, it is better to consult with your spouse, maybe he will want to receive as a gift a specific laptop model or bag for it from a particular manufacturer.
- Clothing, perfumes and accessories. Any mod will be happy with a silk scarf, a bottle of your favorite perfume or a beautiful sweater. In addition, even a traditional gift such as cufflinks or a tie can tell a lot about your feelings to your husband. The main thing is that the gift is chosen wisely and presented with love.
- Furniture. An ideal gift for many men can be a small office, equipped in the living room or on the balcony. A good leather armchair or a small bench where you can put your tired legs after a hard day's work is an excellent indicator of the care of a loving wife.
- Impression. A lover of extreme sports will be delighted with a parachute jump or a balloon ride, and a lover of calm contemplation will be happy to go to an exhibition or a short excursion. Such a gift, shared with your spouse, will strengthen the relationship and bring a lot of romance to family life.
Do it yourself
At all times, gifts made by oneself were considered the best gift. In the old days, needlewomen sewed and embroidered shirts and outerwear for the spouse, made various charms and amulets, wove carpets and bedspreads. Today, many wives are not inferior to them in their skills, and many surpass them.
Lovers to spend an evening with knitting needles in their hands can give their beloved husband socks, a warm scarf and even a sweater, knitted with their own hands.
Those who feel comfortable working with the dough can bake an original cake or a beautiful cake for their spouse. A connoisseur of good alcohol can be presented with an original bouquet of mini-versions of your favorite drink. A follower of a healthy lifestyle can be presented with a bouquet of healthy fruits and vegetables, decorated in restrained colors and laconic style.
Women who are fond of sewing can make a beautiful warm blanket for their spouse or make beautiful embroidery on bedding. Experience with the skin also opens up wide scope for imagination. A belt, a key keeper, a purse, a case for a driver’s license and documents for a car - all this can be made even with a minimum of leatherworking skills.
It can be a beautiful soap or candle set, homemade chocolates or a beautifully painted mug for morning coffee. The original gift will be a personal verse or song written and performed by a loving spouse.
One of the most desired and at the same time unexpected gifts for the young spouse will be a spicy erotic dance performed by the wife to romantic music in an appropriate setting. You can end with such a gift a romantic dinner for two in honor of the anniversary upon arrival from the restaurant or after a home dinner.
If you don’t have confidence in your plastic and skills, you can take a couple of private lessons from a good choreographer, or find suitable video lessons on the net.
A cast-iron wedding is just one of many memorable dates on the path of a strong and loving family. Of course, I want the gift to please and surprise my beloved husband, be desirable and useful. However, do not forget that the best gift for any spouse was and remains love and understanding from the second.
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