2 years of marriage: features of the anniversary and traditions of celebration

Even small wedding anniversaries are an important event and a real celebration for loving spouses. This also applies to two years in marriage - an event that has its own symbols, traditions and characteristics of the celebration.

Time is fleeting, and therefore, after the wedding and the first anniversary of the marriage, the young family is already two years old. Naming and celebrating each year, lived together after the wedding, began in the XIX century. Gradually, tradition took root and became a good omen among couples.

This celebration has its own symbol - paper, so the wedding is called paper. There are several more options - cotton, cardboard and even glass. Of course, the symbol of the two-year anniversary was chosen for a reason, because the relationship after the specified time period is still quite fragile, so the analogy is drawn with paper. The newlyweds devoted this time to their feelings, learned and discovered something new in each other. But living together not only consists of feelings, but also of everyday life, it is quite possible that a child has already appeared in the family, the care of which comes to the fore, in the light of which the spouses can devote less time to each other.

The family that went through this period is still fragile and can burst like paper. It is believed that 2 years from the wedding day is a rather difficult period, as two people manifest more clearly the character traits that could be hidden or less distinguishable in the first year against the background of mutual strong feelings.The spouses have a rather serious task - the search for compromises and lapping, the distribution of roles in the family, the implementation of goals. In addition, the responsibility of the spouse rests on the child and on the adoption of joint decisions that will become the basis of their strong union.

But paper is the material on which the most beautiful stories of love and happiness are written, and what each page will be filled with depends on each spouse.

Despite the fact that the date is not an anniversary, and very little time has passed, the two-year anniversary has many traditions. Each option is filled with symbolism and a sense of true celebration.

In the Land of the Rising Sun for the two years from the date of marriage usually spend whole shows with changing clothes. Spouses act as a rooster and chicken, and the newlyweds' outfits should be made of red shades of paper. It is this color in Chinese culture that symbolizes family wealth and wealth, thereby spouses attract these benefits to their family and home.

It is customary to invite guests to the celebration, the fun is accompanied by dances, one of which is the mating dance of red birds - husband and wife, but at a certain stage one of the guests, dressed up in a black rooster, who is trying to bring discord to the couple, comes into play. By the end of the dance, the negative hero is defeated, which is a symbol of victory over all the misfortunes that a husband and wife can meet on their way. At the end of the holiday, dresses are usually burned.

No less colorful tradition was the celebration of the two-year anniversary in Byzantium, where the couple prepared paper dolls for the celebration, which will become casket for notes in which the newlyweds describe the good and bad qualities of their half.

During the celebration, they need to exchange dolls, but in such a way that none of the guests substitutes them, and this role is assigned to the guests - try to steal the spouses' notes, for which they may demand a ransom. At the end of the holiday, the written lines are read in the presence of the guests, after which they are discussed, and each of the invited ones gives young people advice on strengthening their relations.

But the Greeks see in the symbol of two years from the wedding day not ordinary paper, but banknotes, therefore the holiday has a characteristic bias, where banknotes are an integral attribute. In addition, the celebration takes place in a fun and noisy environment.

The task of the newlyweds is to prepare for the holiday, as well as to restore in their memory the "money dance" that they performed at their wedding. According to signs, it is this rhythmic dance that will help attract financial well-being to the house. The guests have their own function - during the dance of the husband and wife, they should attach as much money as possible to their outfits, which will also become a gift for the family on a paper wedding and its symbol.

In Hungary, on a two-year anniversary, not a married couple should dance, but one wife. She, as in Greek traditions, will perform a “money dance”, but only barefoot, and everyone who wants to dance with his young wife must pay a fee for the dance and put the money in her shoe. In this gesture, the symbolism of celebration is manifested, and also the money acts as a gift to the family for a paper wedding.

The traditions and foundations of many nationalities are observed to this day., and some signs and scenarios for the two-year anniversary have undergone certain changes, but remained integral attributes of a family holiday. For example, the dolls participating in the celebration in Byzantium became the prototype of the letters that the husband and wife write to each other on the second anniversary of the marriage.

Paper wedding is not complete without gifts from relatives, guests and newlyweds to each other. The most successful symbolic present for a paper wedding is considered to be a gift in the form of a certain amount, presented to a couple in a paper envelope.As a rule, there should be two such envelopes from each invitee.

Since a paper wedding is not an anniversary date and is celebrated without much scope, family friends should choose a gift with a share of imagination and creativity. But practical presentations for a married couple from comrades will help young people to arrange their life as soon as possible and surround themselves with beautiful things. You can choose any of the options below.

• A good choice as a joint presentation for spouses would be a gift in the form of a set of bedding made of cotton fabric. Such things will always come in handy in everyday life, and the fabric will act as a symbol of triumph.
• Since glass and porcelain is another interpretation of the symbol of two years of marriage, a table or tea set of dishes can be presented as a gift for the family.
• The priority will be paper things, for example, books on cooking or on any other subject, photo albums and so on.
• If a young couple plans to update the interior in their home, you can, after consulting with them, buy a stock of wallpaper for repairs.
• As a symbolic gift can be any element of decor made of glass or paper. Young people are presented with various figurines or souvenirs. An original gift will be a done thing to friends with your own hands.
• And also for a paper wedding you can give your family small kitchen or household appliances, but always in cardboard packaging and with decorations made of multi-colored paper.

On the anniversary, spouses also exchange gifts with each other. There are no clear requirements regarding the type of gift for a young wife on the two-year anniversary of marriage. Usually, the husband gives his wife a golden ring in confirmation of his feelings for her.

As for the gift for the spouse, in this matter most often they focus on the gift in the form of a certain amount. But the following possible presentation options for the husband are also considered:

• printings of one of the spouse's favorite writers;
• a diary in the form of a book in expensive binding;
• subscription to a popular men's print publication based on a man’s preferences or hobbies.

The second anniversary of the marriage is usually celebrated in a small circle of guests, consisting of close relatives and friends of the couple. Usually on this day a party is held, which will serve as a vacation for the newlyweds and guests. As an evening scenario, you can focus on one of the options proposed below.

If the holiday date allows you to make an outing on a picnic, it is worth boldly going on the road. Such a pastime will appeal to both the guests and the young couple. Paper symbolic caps on the head of each guest can serve as symbolic attributes, dishes can also be purchased from multi-colored disposable materials. And treats on a fire in the fresh air will not leave indifferent any of the invited relatives and friends.

You can follow the Hungarian or Greek traditions, where banknotes also acted as paper, and arrange a festive evening in private. To do this, you can exchange a large bill for a smaller denomination, cover them with a bed, and arrange a swim in money.

More creative spouses can hold a contest for each other, where banknotes will act as an incentive. An evening spent in a homely, but somewhat non-standard and fun atmosphere, can relieve tension, energize and lighten the fire of feelings between spouses, who may have already faded somewhat against the background of everyday problems.

A similar event can be arranged with guests. In this case, it is worth asking the guests in advance, instead of a gift for the celebration, to bring to the party a lot of small banknotes. The evening can be spent arranging contests and a disco in the monetary “rain”. And the subsequent cleaning of the apartment for the couple will be much more joyful than the usual household duties.

A similar scenario can be implemented anywhere - at home, in nature or in the country. For the celebration, each person who comes is given a paper and a pen. During the evening, guests should write down some important thought or advice for the husband and wife, possibly in a comic form. And in the final, the newlyweds will pull the leaves out of a special container, learning how they look from the side. For guests, spouses can also prepare such comic predictions or notes with good parting words.

The second anniversary of the marriage can be celebrated by renting a small cafe or banquet hall. The room should be decorated with multi-colored paper decor, two paper swans must be present on the table. The festive table should be covered with a red tablecloth, and cutlery should be white.

A good choice would be an institution with an outdoor terrace or conservatory. Since the anniversary is not a jubilee, it is worth refusing to invite the host to host if you plan to conduct any of the above scenarios in a cafe or restaurant, the organizer may be a close friend or family couple of friends.

See below for how to organize your wedding anniversary.