Anniversary Traditions By Year
Anniversary Definition: An anniversary is the date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year, and may also refer to the commemoration or celebration of that event. (Wikipedia)
They come every year. A day to celebrate love and commitment. A day to reflect on the past year and to celebrate the love that exists between lovers and partners in life. Your Anniversary should be an exciting day as you celebrate your bond with your partner.
Celebrate the big milestones or the small ones and do it with style!
“Our anniversary is just a momentary celebration, but our marriage is a timeless one.” – Unknown –
Would you be surprised to know that there are anniversary traditions that come with each new year? A tradition that started in the Roman Empire by celebrating specific marital milestones. (IE 25th Anniversary or 50th Anniversary)
There is a tradition for almost every year. Don’t worry! You do not have to follow them all, but when searching for an anniversary gift it helps to have somewhere to start.
There are old traditions and modern ones. Traditions by gemstone, by color, and even flowers. So sit back and enjoy Sweet Gift Lists Anniversary Traditions By Year.
“Real love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach –
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Year 1 – Year 10 Year 11 – Year 20 Year 21 – Year 30
Year 31 – Year 40 Year 41 – Year 50 Year 51 – Year 60
Anniversary Traditions By Year: First Anniversary – Tenth Anniversary
1st Anniversary: Paper
2nd Anniversary: Cotton
3rd Anniversary: Leather
4th Anniversary: Fruit or Flowers
5th Anniversary: Wood
6th Anniversary: Candy or Iron
7th Anniversary: Wool or Copper
8th Anniversary: Pottery or Bronze
9th Anniversary: Willow or Pottery
10th Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum
Anniversary Traditions By Year: Year 11 – Year 20
11th Anniversary: Steel
12th Anniversary: Silk or Linen
13th Anniversary: Lace
14th Anniversary: Gold Jewelry
15th Anniversary: Crystal
16th Anniversary: Coffee or Tea
17th Anniversary: Wine or Spirits
18th Anniversary: Appliances
19th Anniversary: Jade
20th Anniversary: China
Anniversary Traditions By Year: Year 21 – Year 30
21st Anniversary: Fire (theme)
22nd Anniversary: Water (theme)
23rd Anniversary: Air (theme)
24th Anniversary: Stone (theme)
25th Anniversary: Silver
26th Anniversary: Art
27th Anniversary: Music
28th Anniversary: Linens
29th Anniversary: Tools
30th Anniversary: Pearls
Anniversary Traditions By Year: Year 31 – Year 40
31st Anniversary: Travel
32nd Anniversary: Bronze
33rd Anniversary: Iron
34th Anniversary: Food
35th Anniversary: Coral
36th Anniversary: Antiques
37th Anniversary: Books
38th Anniversary: Luck (theme)
39th Anniversary: Laughter (theme)
40th Anniversary: Ruby
Anniversary Traditions By Year: Year 41 – Year 50
41st Anniversary: Office or Desk Decor
42nd Anniversary: Clocks or Watches
43rd Anniversary: Entertainment (theme)
44rd Anniversary: Electronics (theme)
45th Anniversary: Sapphire
46th Anniversary: Games
47th Anniversary: Garden or Plants
48th Anniversary: Home Improvement (theme)
49th Anniversary: Copper
50th Anniversary: Gold
Anniversary Traditions By Year: Year 51 – Year 60
51st Anniversary: Photos or Cameras
52nd Anniversary: Bath or Spa (theme)
53rd Anniversary: Plastic
54th Anniversary: Glass
55th Anniversary: Emerald
56th Anniversary: Day (theme)
57th Anniversary: Night (theme)
58th Anniversary: Faith and Hope (theme)
59th Anniversary: Charity (theme)
60th Anniversary: Diamond
Anniversary Ideas That Work For Every Year
- romantic picnics
- going out for a romantic meal
- giving jewelry as a gift
- making a time capsule
- planting a tree
- going to a concert, movie, sports event, live event, etc.
- renewing your wedding vows
How do you celebrate your anniversary?
Suggestions? Questions? General thoughts? Leave a reply below.
Hi
I grew up knowing many of these by heart. I guess it was an important part of the family traditions that we followed and it was often something we tested each other on as children. I’m sure my cousin could recite 1 through 20 and then 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 60. I don’t remember hearing about many of the other ones that are in between. I think it likely these are recent additions. Some are a little strange I guess, I mean I’m not sure I would be greatly inspired to celebrate a plastic i.e. 53rd anniversary unless of course we did it completely humoristically which has to be about the only way to do it. Mind you, by the time I reach my 53rd wedding anniversary, if I ever get that far, well let’s just say the math isn’t in my favor or another way to look at it, maybe a sense of humor will be pretty much all I have left. So maybe every cloud has a plastic lining.
Best regards
Andy