Traditional and Modern Anniversary Gifts

Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the "golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond that? Here are some traditional and modern conventions to follow when selecting anniversary gifts: Year: 1st Traditional Gift(s): Paper Modern Gift(s): Clocks Year: 2nd Traditional Gift(s): Cotton Modern Gift(s): China Year: 3rd Traditional Gift(s): Leather Modern Gift(s): Crystal, Glass Year: 4th Traditional Gift(s): Fruit, Flowers Modern Gift(s): Appliances Year: 5th Traditional Gift(s): Wood Modern Gift(s): Silverware Year: 6th Traditional Gift(s): Candy, Iron Modern Gift(s): Candy, Iron Year: 7th Traditional Gift(s): Wool, Copper Modern Gift(s): Desk Sets Year: 8th Traditional Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery Modern Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery Year: 9th Traditional Gift(s): Pottery, Willow Modern Gift(s): Linen, Lace Year: 10th Traditional Gift(s): Tin, Aluminum Modern Gift(s): Leather Year: 11th Traditional Gift(s): Steel Modern Gift(s): Jewelry Year: 12th Traditional Gift(s): Silk, Linen Modern Gift(s): Pearls Year: 13th Traditional Gift(s): Lace Modern Gift(s): Textiles, Furs Year: 14th Traditional Gift(s): Ivory Modern Gift(s): Gold Jewelry Year: 15th Traditional Gift(s): Crystal Modern Gift(s): Watches Year: 20th Traditional Gift(s): China Modern Gift(s): Platinum Year: 25th Traditional Gift(s): Silver Modern Gift(s): Silver Year: 30th Traditional Gift(s): Pearl Modern Gift(s): Diamond Year: 35th Traditional Gift(s): Coral Modern Gift(s): Jade Year: 40th Traditional Gift(s): Ruby Modern Gift(s): Ruby Year: 45th Traditional Gift(s): Sapphire Modern Gift(s): Sapphire Year: 50th Traditional Gift(s): Gold Modern Gift(s): Gold Year: 55th Traditional Gift(s): Emerald Modern Gift(s): Emerald Year: 60th Traditional Gift(s): Diamond Modern Gift(s): Diamond Hope you found this helpful!