50 years of living together is a huge time for the family. During this time, the couple experienced many problems that did not break their union, but only strengthened relations. In addition, for several decades in their life there were many happy moments, and they owe their happiness to each other. Therefore, a golden wedding must be celebrated, because 50 years of marriage is a real example of love and fidelity. And, of course, children whose parents celebrate a golden wedding should decide on the right gift in advance.
What to present on a wedding anniversary?
Traditional gifts
This golden date has received its tradition of celebrating and giving gifts. It is advisable to observe them in order to pay tribute to these fifty happy years.
- The obligatory present that the children and grandchildren must give to the heroes of the occasion is gold rings. They are a symbol of strong marital relations and life together, equal to five dozen.
- When guests present gifts, anniversaries must be showered with golden sparkles. To do this, you can buy a regular New Year's rain of the desired color, cut into small pieces and sprinkle the heads of their parents on them. It is prudent to remove the anniversaries from the table, otherwise this symbolic props may fall into the holiday plates.
- The first-born of the couple, that is, the oldest child in the family, must necessarily hand the parents a scarf embroidered with gold threads. It is better to make this present to order. Scarves and shawls will also look luxurious if there is no way to buy a scarf. In extreme cases, a compact handkerchief is also suitable. It is not a matter of practicality, but of the symbolism of the subject.
- Before starting the ceremony of giving presents, children should light two golden candles on the table of the “newlyweds” and give a speech about the importance of the golden wedding.
After that, a cake is taken out to the banquet hall. Spouses cut it into pieces together and treat each guest. This rite symbolizes the desire of anniversaries to bestow every bit of their happiness and wish for the same strong and eternal love.
Symbolic
Symbolic gifts are presentations directly related to the date. They can be practical things, but always decorated with gold, or souvenirs that embody a strong union. Examples of gifts are presented below.
Interior items, such as a vase, candlestick, photo frame. All these things must be done in golden hues. It is better to accumulate funds in advance for the purchase of a good gift, rather than take the first frame you get at the nearest supermarket - after all, this is a very serious date in the life of the family.
Lurex textile products or golden colors
Silk bedding is especially popular. Real silk is a rather expensive material, it looks luxurious, but it is important to guess with the size. It is better to take measurements in advance from the bedding of parents, so as not to be mistaken with the parameters. It can also be a set of towels, a set for table setting and other accessories.
Tableware
A tea set will look very beautiful, in the design of which there are golden shades. However, in this case, you need to make sure that the parents do not put this gift away in the closet. The fact is that dishes are a fairly common gift, and, perhaps, over 50 years of living together, spouses have already been given many sets. There are families who collect beautiful dishes, displaying the most beautiful sets in a prominent place. A golden tea set, presented on such a memorable day, will certainly become one of them.
Useful presentations
Most likely, both spouses are already over 70 years old, and at this age they rarely buy something new for themselves in the house. In addition, children need to take care of the health of their elderly parents. Useful gift options are described below.
Household appliances and health items
Only the children know what exactly the parents lack in the house.
Perhaps their washing machine is out of date, or there is still an old-style refrigerator in their house. However, when choosing household appliances, it should be borne in mind that not all elderly people are ready to learn something new. It is better to refuse to buy ultra-modern electronics, which parents simply can not cope with. For example, many grandmothers stop baking pies in a modern oven, because they do not know how to set the temperature correctly.
A great gift for the couple will be a large TV. Understanding the instructions is not particularly required, but the show of the series on the big screen will impress the anniversaries.
It is necessary to think about the health of the heroes of the occasion and present them with modern medical equipment that they themselves will not buy. For example, a tonometer of the latest model, an orthopedic mattress, a massage certificate or a ticket to a sanatorium are suitable.
Entertaining gifts
In old age, spouses are less likely to leave home, but if their health allows, you can give them the opportunity to take a break from everyday problems.
- Tour package. It is not necessary that this was an overseas vacation. And it’s even better if the resting place is not far away - after all, a long flight can negatively affect the health of older people. You can send parents to a city where they have never been, but always dreamed of getting. For example, informative trips to Suzdal, Kazan, Kirillov, Vladimir are very appreciated by pensioners.
- Concert tickets. Perhaps in the near future a concert of the beloved pop singer of the spouses will be held in the city. Currently, tickets for a celebrity performance are an expensive pleasure, and it is unlikely that the heroes of the day will be able to afford to buy a ticket on their own.Therefore, they will be glad of such an opportunity. And if these are VIP places, then there will be no limit to the joy of parents. The same goes for tickets for a performance, ballet or opera with the participation of famous artists.
Subscription to classes. Now there are special courses for senior citizens leading an active lifestyle. It can be gymnastics, dancing, classes in the pool. If spouses are more inclined to quiet entertainments, then you can give a certificate for a circle of painting on wood or for classes in making dolls. Such services are provided by special entertainment centers for the elderly.
Do it yourself
If the parents already have everything and it is impossible to surprise them with anything, then you can make a gift with your own hands. Everyone will appreciate this gesture. Below are examples of such gifts.
You can create a photo collage from joint photos of spouses. Also here should include pictures of grandchildren and children with their families. It is good if each family member writes their exclusive wishes. In the tradition of a golden wedding, it is better to decorate the collage with golden painting.
For those who have the skills of handmade, it will not be difficult to sew a couple of cute animals that will represent the spouses. It can be pigeons or swans. A very original gift can be two toy mysterious wolves pressed against each other. True, in order to avoid the sighs of some superstitious guests, one should publicly recall the exemplary fidelity of these animals to each other.
Unusual gift will be paired things. You can knit the same pair of socks, bathrobes or scarves that the couple will wear for a walk. It looks very nice from the side, and the husband and wife themselves will be infected with some spirit of youth and cheating, putting on the same things.
Gifts from a daughter and a son can be completely different. The main thing is for the children to give presentations with all their hearts and utter a sincere wish to their parents, because 50 years of living together is a long time, and not every couple is able to reach this date.
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