20 years of marriage: what kind of wedding is it and how is the anniversary celebrated?

In the life of each person a number of significant events take place, among which the main place is given to the wedding and its anniversaries. Along with short dates from the day of marriage, jubilee, such as twenty years of marriage, are celebrated. Such a celebration has its name, traditions and features.

Relationships, time-tested, become stronger and more valuable for each of the spouses, so the anniversary of the marriage is always a holiday. And the 20th anniversary of family life is a serious anniversary, which has its own symbolic name. The twentieth wedding anniversary is called a china wedding. Such a comparison was not chosen by chance, but was based on the characteristics of this material. The essence of the analogy is that porcelain is a very expensive and valuable material, but at the same time it is quite fragile. In light of this, relations in a pair are considered invaluable for each of the spouses, but even despite such a large number of years spent together, from careless handling, they can break into small fragments, like porcelain.

In addition, according to some experts, it is precisely this period in married life that is one of the turning points in which romance has been replaced by everyday life. To strengthen feelings, it is worth recalling the old days, and the celebration of the anniversary will be a wonderful occasion for this.

There is another version of why the twentieth anniversary is called porcelain and what it means. In this case, it is generally accepted that all the porcelain sets presented for the wedding to the newlyweds have become unusable for 20 years, so it is time to update the appliances and replenish the collection of family kitchen utensils.

Having decided to celebrate the anniversary, adhering to the canons and will, it is worthwhile to figure out how to meet and spend this day according to centuries-old traditions. One of the most important signs for the twentieth anniversary of family life is the need for a tea ceremony using china. On the table must be present various pastries, cake, pancakes and other sweets, the preparation of which is entrusted to the children of the "newlyweds".

Expensive and beautiful dishes should be the main decoration of the evening, so some relatives or friends try to give their present to spouses in advance. The use of the new anniversary service is becoming a symbol indicating a departure from the past in favor of a happy and beautiful shared future.

In addition to tea drinking, the festive table should contain a variety of dishes in abundance, where a special place is usually given to hearty meat treats for invited guests. According to signs and traditions, the husband must get the game for the anniversary.

Cooking a meat dish is entrusted to the hostess, who is obliged to use an old family recipe for this. Ideally, you should use the basics of oriental cuisine, since such a tradition has its roots in the east.

Useful non-alcoholic teas, compotes and juices should be present as traditional drinks on the festive family table, while the presence of alcohol will be minimal. A good sign for a china wedding will be table decoration with a white tablecloth, which the wife embroidered with her own hands. Such a thing, according to the signs of triumph, will ensure that only positive energy enters the house.

Following the signs, the “newlyweds” should wear light-colored outfits for the celebration, thereby indicating their bright and sincere feelings. Sometimes the spouse even puts on a wedding veil for a china wedding.

On a holiday it is necessary to invite the closest relatives and friends of the family. We should not forget about the honorable witnesses who attended the wedding ceremony twenty years ago. However, the number of guests should still be made small in order to preserve the atmosphere of family comfort at the celebration. As a rule, the organization of the event and its scenario is entrusted to the children of a married couple.

Those invited must also observe a certain holiday dress code for the anniversary. According to signs, guests need to appear in the most light, strict dresses.

Wedding anniversary presentations are designed to give spouses even more positive emotions on this important day for them. Therefore, for each guest to please the husband and wife with his gift will be an important responsibility.The choice of a suitable thing or object should be made based on the symbolism of the celebration - china. Tea and coffee sets, unique in their beauty, can be easily purchased at any specialized store, and a spectacular gift will demonstrate the special location of the guest to a married couple. A more modest, but no less attractive and worthy gift may be a figurine made of the same material or a personal set of cups for husband and wife.

But on a porcelain anniversary it is not necessary to be limited only to services or other utensils. An ashtray can be presented as a gift to a man, and for a woman to pick up a casket for storing jewelry. An original and fashionable item for a family present can be a fondue made of porcelain, which diversifies the familiar menu and becomes appropriate on the anniversary.

For a spouse who works in the office or has his own personal account in the house, you can choose an engraved office set as a gift. On sale you can even find china cufflinks that will surprise and delight your spouse.

It will be much easier for a woman to choose a present for her anniversary, since there are a lot of various decorative elements made of porcelain on sale in abundance for decorating a home. Symbolic presentations for a married couple include a present in the form of an angel figurine, which, in fact, is a woman in any family.

Among the unusual and symbolic gifts for the twentieth anniversary, one can highlight a gift certificate for a trip to a Thai massage parlor or to attend a Chinese tea ceremony.

A compulsory addition to the gift will be a bouquet for the wife. For an anniversary, it would be more correct to opt for white flowers. Most often, lilies are given for a porcelain wedding, which, according to signs, are a symbol of fidelity. An alternative to lilies can be a bouquet of white roses, which will complement any, even the most modest present.

The main and most important gift for the 20th anniversary is considered to be a sign of attention from the children of the couple, their presence and respect shown to parents will certainly bring comfort and prosperity to the home. Kitchen sets and sets, bedding sets, blankets, household appliances, decor items and even a samovar can serve as a wonderful presentation from children to parents.

Among the gifts made with their own hands, children can come up with a family wall newspaper or photo collage that will help them remember each year spent by the husband and wife next to each other. A pleasant and warm words addressed to parents will complement the gift made with all my heart.

Invited friends can give a “newlywed” a joint gift or choose a separate one for each. In addition to the symbolic porcelain and items, you can present to the spouses a large wall mirror in a porcelain frame or paired medallions. A good option for presenting the anniversary would be a beautiful holiday cake with figures or inscriptions, a set of board games, a piggy bank, etc. In some cases, a gift in monetary terms will be appropriate.

On the anniversary, spouses also decided to exchange gifts. It can be morning coffee served in bed, or a porcelain mug with a sincere congratulatory inscription. For the spouse, you can opt for jewelry with elements of porcelain, and, of course, a bouquet of flowers.

It is customary to celebrate an anniversary on a large scale, therefore, in addition to family parties or dinners, quite often the celebration is held in a restaurant or in the country. The invitees are usually relatives, close friends and children.

An excellent option for the celebration will be the rental of a banquet hall, the menu and scenario of the event are coordinated in the restaurant. To give the atmosphere a festive atmosphere, you should think over and decorate the room in advance, whether it be a home holiday or an anniversary with lunch in a restaurant.

The creation and distribution of invitations to the anniversary is considered to be a good form; such a move will help to give the celebration a greater significance. Anniversaries on this day are the main persons at the festival, to which all attention should be riveted, as to the king and queen. An evening tuxedo for a man and an elegant dress for a spouse will help to emphasize the status.

As an entertainment program for celebrating a china wedding, you can use the following obligatory moments of the evening.

• Solemn congratulations from children, which may include memories from past years or fascinating stories that parents told and have already forgotten. Then you should say a toast and give a gift for the wedding day.
• You can organize a contest on the composition of a congratulatory or comic quatrain about "newlyweds". Guests can be divided into teams, where each side will come up with a congratulatory song that they will perform for spouses.
• To participate in contests, you can attract a husband and wife, inviting them, for example, to remember how to swaddle a newborn or try to guess the thoughts of their soul mates. And as a prize will be a festive cake decorated with angels or swans.

Celebrating the anniversary can be moved to fresh air, if the season and weather conditions permit. A good option would be a joint trip to the country or to the cottage, where you can also decorate a room or a street gazebo for organizing a holiday.

And any of the options for holding a festive day should end with a joint tea party from a porcelain service with a wedding cake.

A romantic private dinner or a trip will also be a great option for celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the wedding.

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