Wedding anniversary 42 years: what is its name and what is customary to give?

True love is fraught with a strong and long relationship, which according to tradition is customary to bond by marriage. Year after year, husband and wife go together hand in hand, creating a cozy life and a friendly family. Almost every family circle has its own traditions of celebrating anniversaries of shared years.

Walking side by side for 42 years is a serious matter. Having passed the chintz, paper, wooden wedding anniversaries and gradually get closer to the mother of pearl - it is considered a huge achievement of the family. Only wise and truly loving people know the main secret of shared longevity.

Pearl itself is the parent of pearls. The strong composition of the substance that covers the inner layer of shells is equal to the strong bonds of the past years. Pearls are allegorical in comparison with the cell of society, and the mother-of-pearl shell walls are a fortification that protects the family.

From time immemorial the forefathers conveyed wise advice and instructions regarding the observance of the traditions of the celebration of the pearly wedding. Of the invited guests at the event, only relatives and closest people who were present at the wedding ceremony were recommended.

And also on the eve of the celebration, the spouses need to prepare small pearl souvenirs for each other. They will be the main symbols of the celebration. It can be both decorations and home decoration. From the advice of ancestors, it follows the belief that spouses should give each other small buttons of pure mother of pearl and carry them with them. These buttons symbolize a certain relationship and longevity of life together.Of course, if suddenly the buttons are not in the souvenir shop, then they will be perfectly replaced by small pearls.

And another belief of the ancestors says that on the eve of a flannel wedding, namely: the 43rd anniversary, mother-of-pearl buttons or pearls must be put in a container of water. After a day, the water will have healing properties. Such water can not only be drunk, but also washed with it. From a medical point of view, mother of pearl contains unique compounds of minerals that can cure a huge number of diseases. There are many recipes for using this natural substance.

Another equally important tradition is swimming in an open water on the eve of the celebration. This ritual is performed by the spouses during sunrise and promises spouses health and courage. The whole secret is that the sunrise symbolizes the beginning of a new day, and a natural pond tempers the body and cleanses it.

As already mentioned above, spouses exchange buttons or pearls. But this is a traditional rite. In addition to traditional gifts, there are also symbolizing ones, showing care and attention to the second half.

The happiness of a woman depends not only on herself, but also on her chosen one. Having lived together for 42 years, the couple already understand each other not from a half-word, but from a half-view. And they both know how to please and surprise each other.

Men are not very enthusiastic about shopping, and even more so when it comes to choosing a gift. But over the years comes experience and the realization that relatives are important signs of attention. On the pearl wedding anniversary, a man can choose an unusual and beautiful gift for his wife.

Consider what it might be.

• Interior items. Vases, statuettes with pearly shimmer that will harmoniously look in the bedroom or living room. Candlesticks with stucco elements or a beautiful chandelier that will simultaneously illuminate and decorate the room. As well as a modular picture or a picture from a joint photograph framed by a mother-of-pearl frame.

• Places for storing women's trifles and jewelry. A casket decorated with sea shells or a dressing table with a mirror for the morning embellishment of the spouse.
• Jewelry made of pearls and mother of pearl with a symbolic number of beads or elements.
• A photo album or stationery will also look cute as a gift. After all, ladies are very fond of such gizmos at any age.
• A set of dishes for 42 people with a coating of pearlescent elements will not only surprise guests and households, but also decorate the celebration ceremony.

In addition to the gift, a bouquet of forty-two roses with the addition of pearl dew, tied with a wide white satin ribbon, is perfect. However, not only roses are given to the female gender. Perfectly assembled songs to match the triumph. Florists have a very developed activity in compiling thematic bouquets. If you approach the issue with all responsibility, then an experienced florist will quickly and tastefully draw up a bouquet for your beloved wife.

A man is the main choice of a woman. And over the years, the woman determined for herself for what qualities she chose her missus. A gift for your beloved husband will be relevant on the day of the celebration.

It is important to consider every little thing and correctly and tastefully choose an amazing little thing.

• A beautiful set of cigarette case, ashtray and lighter, made in a certain style of a given celebration with nacre elements, will look stylish in a man’s office.

• Signature wrist watches, a personalized bracelet or cufflinks are ideal for completing a man's style.
• Stylish signature pen with mother-of-pearl painting will give an important status to a business man.
• Wardrobe items are also nice to receive as a gift from your spouse. A tie to match the celebration and a stylish tie pin will replenish the space on the men's shelf in the closet.
• A pearl personalized mascot for a car enthusiast will add charm to the front panel of a loved one's car.

A complement to the gift is a bar of real dark chocolate wrapped in Kraft and decorated with mother-of-pearl ribbon and a cinnamon stick. Another important fact: giving flowers to a man is not only allowed, but very welcome. There are special men's bouquets in beautiful manly colors. Again, turning to an experienced florist, you can buy a very original bouquet for her husband.

Flowers can be natural and artificial, made from high quality corrugated paper.

From living can be:

• irises;
• sunflowers
• Anthurium (flower in a pot);
• daffodils;
• bamboo shoots.

Artificial flowers, according to superstitions, are not accepted. But if this is a bouquet in which each paper bud contains a real chocolate truffle candy, then such a masterpiece will delight not only the hero of the occasion, but also invited guests to a wonderful event.

Compositions of sweets are now very popular for congratulations. This is a kind of alternative to live flowers. For men, coffee and cream tones are most often used. And if you mix a bouquet of sweets with fresh flowers, then the composition will find double originality and will not spoil the appearance a bit.

The most important people for every person are the parents. It was they who gave life to their children in the name of love. And, despite the difficulties and difficulties of living together, they gave the children a brilliant standard of a real family. Thanks to parental love and care, a person develops coziness and joy in the soul. And if a person is happy, then his affairs get along and go uphill. Success and living in society directly depends on two native people. Moms and dads.

Of course, any parent will say that the best gift for him is to see his child protected and happy. Children, in turn, are grateful to their mothers and fathers for life, for childhood and for the transferred experience. You can express your gratitude with both hugs and gifts. Especially on a solemn day. And if all this is combined, then for parents a firework of feelings will take place.

The choice of a gift separately for mom and dad is not forbidden. But since parents have a joint holiday, it is best to give them a common gift.

There are many options. Rather, gifts for household purposes. For example, a beautiful set of bed linen from a natural composition. Let the nights of parents be not only cozy, but also pleasant.

Or a stylish interior floor lamp for a cozy and soft lighting of the family room. Sconces can be made to order, given the style of the living area. And it is better to choose lamps with soft and warm light.

For general family outings, an excellent picnic set is suitable. Prudent manufacturers have created a special suitcase that contains a complete set of dishes and appliances. Moreover, with the disclosure and a couple of manipulations, it turns into a stable and compact table. A great solution for outdoor recreation. This also includes the grill bar or barbecue, where "newlyweds" will be able to cook various dishes together. A good forged grill with skewers is also suitable for a picnic set. It is important to find an experienced blacksmith who knows a lot about business and will not let you down with the timing of production.

Wall mural from the slides captured at the wedding ceremony is an unusual gift solution. The main thing is not to forget to take into account the background color scheme and be sure to add fragments of pearls and shells. Indeed, the symbolism of 42 years of life allows you to designate a gift that way. Let the parents choose a place and stick the murals on their own, smearing each other with glue under the cheerful laughter of the household.

A bottle of excellent collection wine is perfect as a gift for such an event. In addition, you can arrange a wonderful bouquet of cheese and grapes with nuts. On the bottle you can write the name of the celebration, the names of the parents and attach a small cheat sheet with wishes or instructions with advice. For example: “In case of disagreement and resentment, uncork and drink together! "A peculiar and comic reconciliation, which will eliminate misunderstanding each other.

Ordering a large symbolic cake with a photograph of mom and dad will be originally perceived by both guests and heroes of the occasion. Especially if the cake is decorated with many edible pearls. Parents can be given the task of cutting the cake together and treating each guest with a slice of great cream dessert. This is a very common step at modern weddings. So parents will try to hold a knife in one hand and cut the cake for loved ones. There will be a lot of impressions!

Vacation package for two. As a bonus to the ticket you can give a large roomy suitcase on wheels. So that parents do not worry about the fact that they have nowhere to put things necessary for relaxation.

How wonderful it is to be at a distance from the bustle of the city and everyday situations. A trip to the sea, to a suburban boarding house or to a private house in a remote village will bring in its own way a lot of impressions to parents! Indeed, thanks to such trips, both the nervous system and immunity are restored. Parents will be able to arrange a joint trip for shells to the sea coast or go to dinner in an unusual restaurant at the boarding house. Or even more interesting, take a thermos with tea and go to the forest for mushrooms, not forgetting to make a halt near a bush with raspberries! Romance! Again, it is important to consider the interests of parents.

A gift in the form of a joint subscription to the pool or to retrotans will also look enchanting. It will be appreciated by lovers of outdoor and sports activities. In the pool, parents will spend time with pleasure, because swimming is not only pleasant, but also beneficial for the body as a whole. And dancing will cheer up the spouses! Songs to which they danced in their youth will take them back to the past. Their past. Mom and Dad will once again become young and fervent students. Surely they did not forget the words of those songs, to which they danced until they fell on student evenings. Let their favorite tracks sound. And then they will remember how they all started.

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