what are the proper gifts for anniversaries?
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Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift List\nAnniv.  Gift \n1st  Paper \n2nd  Cotton \n3rd  Leather \n4th  Fruit, flowers \n5th  Wood \n6th  Sugar \n7th  Copper, wool \n8th  Bronze, pottery \n9th  Pottery, willow \n10th  Tin \n11th  Steel \n12th  Silk, linen \n13th  Lace \n14th  Ivory \n15th  Crystal \n20th  China \n25th  Silver \n30th  Pearl \n35th  Coral \n40th  Ruby \n45th  Sapphire \n50th  Gold \n55th  Emerald \n60th  Diamond \n\nModern Wedding Anniversary Gift List\nAnniv. Gift \n1st  Gold jewelry \n2nd  Garnet \n3rd  Pearls \n4th  Blue topaz \n5th  Sapphire \n6th  Amethyst \n7th  Onyx \n8th  Tourmaline \n9th  Lapis \n10th  Diamond jewelry \n11th  Turquoise \n12th  Jade \n13th  Citrine \n14th  Opal \n15th  Ruby \n16th  Peridot \n17th  Watch \n18th  Cat's-eye \n19th  Aquamarine \n20th  Emerald \n25th  Silver jubilee \n30th  Pearl jubilee \n35th  Emerald \n40th  Ruby \n45th  Sapphire \n50th  Golden jubilee \n60th  Diamond jubilee
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Depends on the age and level of the relationship.\n\nIn general doing something for him is really the best present.   That "something" is really, again, dependent on the level of the relationship.\n\nExamples of generally good "somethings"\n\n1. Dinner\n2. Massage\n3. A drive in movie\n4. A love note (handwritten, no halmark)\n5. A "special" evening\n\n\nThere are tons of extra customizations to the list above.  Basically I'd suggest something that you do together, rather than so much of something you give him.  Gifts are nice, but memories are much better.
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I think it would be cool to get him something that he can remember you by like maybe getting a personalized gift at the store Things Remembered.\nThere is always the Gift Card option too that way you know he will be getting something he wants or can use.
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From what I know, flowers are not counted among traditional or modern anniverary gifts; material goods and gems are.  (Note: see correction below.)\n\nFor the 20th wedding anniversary:\n\nTraditional: china.\nModern: china or platinum.\n\nYou can look at china patterns and see which flowers are traditionally featured, and then give your spouse a bouquet of those flowers.\n\nAddendum: these websites say that day lilies are the appropriate flower for the 20th wedding anniverary.\nhttp://www.anniversaryideas.com/Anniversary_Year2034.asp\nhttp://marriage.about.com/od/anniversaries/a/annivflowers.htm\n\nHow 'bout that?  Ya learn something new every day!
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Perhaps a dinner gift vertificate? Or, something from your country and culture which traditionally expresses gratitude for hospitality. You can explain the significance, when you give it to them. As far as the kids go, until you've known them a while, and are familiar with what they each enjoy - tricky! Why not make a gift certificate good for "A getting to know one another day." The parents and grandparents can make plans and you can "babysit." Share stories of your own experiences, at their ages, and ask them how their experiences mirror or differ from yours.
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Since the traditional gift is cotton, why not a beautiful set of very high threadcount sheets. Put them on the bed, dont wrap them. Light the room with candles, set a picnic with some new china (another traditional gift) and figure out the rest from there. \n\nP.S. Happy Anniversary!
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Get her an experience gift like Body Wrap, Spa, Wine Tasting , more listed here http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/10/07/experience-the-ultimate-gift/ the gift comes as a certificate, so it works great as a 1st Anniversary paper gift.
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Well, if you ever need to get them a present, take a look at "The Duct Tape Book". I included a link to it on Amazon.
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better stick with flowers and a card.  think of it as like another birthday...would you like a toaster for your birthday?
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don't go by that. (the paper thing that is) The best gifts I've gotten from my husband are from his heart, something he takes the time to prepare himself, that is unique. Buy her a single rose, go with yellow because everyone gets red or pink, and write her a poem or letter telling you why you love her and what she means to you, actually write it yourself, don't do it on the pc!, then cook her her favorite meal. Give her the rose and your letter or poem at dinner. That will mean more to her than any store bought item, I guarantee it! Good luck, and happy anniversary!
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Give it to him! Make his day, and yours!  \n\nThere should be pre-birthday, birthday and after-birthday presents as far as I am concerned.\n\nI love it when I have found something I know that person is going to love and I can't ever wait either.  By Christmas eve all that is left under the tree is a pile of paper and ribbon.  But we're happy!
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Ruby is both the traditional and contemporary 40th wedding anniversary gift.  If you don’t want to go all out and actually buy a ruby, or you don’t want to leave your Dad out if you buy Mom a necklace or something, just stick with something red – a nice bottle of red wine, gift certificates for a massage and dinner with a big bouquet of red roses, or a red kitchen appliance.  Of course, you don't have to stick with the list either, but your question WAS about those types of things, so don't listen to people who say you shouldn't use the lists because they're lame.  I think they can be kind of fun, and they provide inspiration if nothing else. :o)
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A handmade card.  A single flower.  A small trinket gift.  \n\nor\n\nA small favor that makes a big difference.  Anything to make their life easier for a moment.\n\nor\n\nWords of encouragement or anything to make that person feel special.
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try gifts.com they help you out.
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Well first, they aren't exactly elderly.\nI'd say something personal, like a excersise CD with all their favs on it. A portrait of the family (if a family member), nice frame and all. A trip to a day spa. Or something to compliment a hobby of theirs: scrapbooker? how about a workshop or new tools. computer geek? personalized mouse with their monogram. movie guru? a collection of hard to find movies, or just dvd's of their favorites...........
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Depends on how big the gift is. \n\nNo set rules but it's more special if you can add some sentiment, "Friends always-Pandora" or "Engraved in my heart-P" "Your friend-etc."
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Give him a tacky tie.  Then scream at him for not remembering and getting you something.\nDon't ya just LOVE first month anniversaries?!!!