What to give parents for a silver wedding?

A silver wedding is the anniversary of 25 years of marriage, one of the most serious dates in the life of any family. In the name of this date, for the first time, precious metal is present, which is designed to show the importance and solemnity of the event. A quarter century is a serious period. It is obvious that the husband and wife jointly experienced many joyful and sad events. Perhaps they raised children, and someone already had their first grandchildren. Silver in this case is a symbol of the experience and wisdom of such spouses, because today few people manage to keep their marriage for such a long time. This date is a reason for pride not only of the spouses themselves, but also of all their friends and relatives, therefore the gifts that are presented on this day should be special.

Since the couples celebrating the silver anniversary, for the most part, are not young at all, the main thing on such a day is the return of romance to the relationship and caring for each other. In ancient times, there was a wonderful tradition of mutual bathing of spouses with spring or well water from silver utensils. The couple performed a ceremony consisting of three parts:

• the first bathing of a wife by husband and husband by wife helped to wash away the burden of years lived and restored the vigor of youth;
• the second ablution was to carry out quarrels and family troubles;
• the third mutual ablution promised many long happy years of married life.

After bathing procedures, the updated spouses wiped each other with linen and dressed the husband and wife, and the husband’s wife. A jug of liquid was exposed to a window or porch to dry completely.It was believed that the faster the water at the bottom dries, the faster all the promises of the ritual will come true. Of course, ancient rituals have long been a thing of the past, however, to this day various rituals for a silver wedding remain. Most often this is a mutual exchange of silver wedding rings, which is held during the festival with relatives and friends. They can replace old wedding rings or wear them with them. Such rings symbolize the beginning of a new stage in the relationship and remind one spouse of the love and care of the second.

As in the old days, today one of the main gifts for the silver anniversary is jewelry and dishes made of this precious metal. Do not present rings on this day, since most often spouses buy them on their own. There are several options for other jewelry, it is best that they are paired.

• Engraved bracelets on which you can write various wishes or the date of a silver wedding.
• In the event that a man has his ear pierced, you can give spouses pair earrings.
• Chains with various pendants in the form of zodiac signs or with family symbols. A heavy silver chain with a minimalistic pattern can be presented to a man, and a massive necklace to a woman.
• An excellent and very original gift will be a watch made of precious metal. To save money, you can choose the option with a metal case and a leather strap. Prices for this option are much lower than for watches made entirely of silver. Some people believe in such a sign that watches give for parting. In this case, you can ask for such a gift a symbolic amount in the form of a pair of coins or a little sweetness.
• A silver pin or brooch for her and a clip for a tie or cufflinks for him. Since ancient times, such pins have been considered charms of the family hearth. They protect from the evil eye and protect from envious and gossip. Such a brooch can be pinned onto a coat, neckerchief or favorite blouse, or it can be hung on a purse or purse.

You can also present a silver cigarette case, key rings, a small decorative figurine or make a medal with various wishes and a memorable date. An avid numismatist can be presented with a collection of ancient coins as a gift. Like jewelry, dishes are considered a classic gift from a precious metal.

• A set of silver cutlery will be appropriate both in the dining room of a country house, and in a city apartment. He will add solemnity to even the most ordinary family tea party and preserve the memories of the celebration.
• An excellent gift would be a silver tray or tea pair for the holiday culprits.
• A silver Turk, a teapot or a coffee set will turn the most ordinary breakfast into an aristocratic morning, and the process of transferring table silver to the heirs can turn into a centuries-old family tradition.

Every grown-up child wants to make their parents' lives easier, make their life easier, and their health stronger. In this case, various household appliances, medical equipment, or even vehicles are often presented as gifts. Of course, such gifts cost donors a large amount, however, large equipment can be given together with other relatives and even friends of the family. Many people think that one large and useful gift is much better than several small, though memorable “trinkets”.

• A washing or dishwasher, a new refrigerator or a separate freezer for blanks will be an excellent gift from children and grandchildren. A garment steamer or a new iron, a modern robot vacuum cleaner or a humidifier may come in handy.
• A new blanket and pillows stuffed with a real feather will warm silver anniversaries on cold winter nights. An excellent gift would be a small bedside table on which you can put a table lamp and a favorite book, morning coffee or the necessary little things.
• If parents have a joint hobby, then you can pick up a gift in this area. It can be a tent or a cooler bag, a set of golf clubs or good suits for dancing. Those who prefer an active rest to quiet evenings with their families can be presented with a smokehouse or barbecue, a street or balcony hammock.
• With age, people are increasingly starting to suffer from various chronic diseases. A modern automatic blood pressure monitor, blood sugar measuring device or a good massager will become a real lifesaver for a person of age.
• One of the best gifts at all times has been and remains a new experience. Perhaps the parents have long wanted to visit a certain country or region, visit a certain exhibition or concert. In this case, a voucher, tickets for a plane or train, paid accommodation at a hotel will be a great gift from relatives and friends. A gift certificate for a joint massage or shopping is perfect. The main thing in this case is not to make a surprise out of such a gift, as people may have certain plans. It is best to coordinate such a gift in advance with the heroes of the occasion

When buying such a large gift, it is necessary not only to gather all the relatives, but also to carefully determine whether the presented thing is necessary for silver anniversaries. Don’t give away the equipment that is already in the house, even if it is a newer model or a more trusted manufacturer. Any trips must be agreed in advance with the anniversaries.

Parents are always happy with the gifts that their children or grandchildren made with their own hands. From such surprises it is warm and homely. If there is a needlewoman or an economic man in the family, man-made presents in appearance will not differ from purchased gifts and at the same time will be more valuable and desirable.

• Sewn or knitted clothing and accessories. A pair of warm sets with a scarf and hat, connected for silver anniversaries, will be an excellent gift. If you have the skill to work with leather, you can make wallets, belts or a good laptop bag.
• Those who are interested in scrapbooking will be able to make a memorable photo album where you can put a lot of family and wedding photos. It can be interior frames for general and individual photos. Those who draw well can paint a portrait or even draw a cartoon. If you have video editing skills, you can shoot and edit a small film in the style of Love story or wishes in video format from all relatives and close friends. Even being separated from them, the heroes of the day will be able to revise such a mini-film at any time.
• Culinary experts can make a birthday cake, bake a large cake, or even make candy with their own hands. You can make an original bouquet of sweets or soft toys, make a soap set in the form of various flowers, present a bottle of your wine.

The youngest guests will be able to draw a card with pencils or paints and report to the main gift. Children who recite poems or sing a song will be able to cheer all the guests and cause tears of tenderness for the anniversaries, especially if they are written personally for the heroes of the occasion. Do not forget about various bouquets and compositions of flowers. A gift complemented in this way will be much nicer even to the most severe men. A postcard with wishes will also not be superfluous, the main thing in this case is to sign it with your own hand.

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