What can you give for 33 years of living together?

One third of the century has passed since the newlyweds made their vows to love each other in grief and joy, sickness and health. Thundered the march of Mendelssohn. A welcome and wonderful evening passed. He is remembered in such detail, in such detail that it seemed that only they came out of the registry office. But it has been 33 years since the creation of the union. 33 years of happy moments, different tests that tested the fortress of love. Various difficulties that occurred on the way, and the obstacles were left behind. Spouses for such a long time have got used to each other, many things have become clearer, more familiar, there is no more infantilism in the relationship. The union has become strong and stable.

No wonder the 33rd anniversary is called "The Stone Wedding". This is a very impressive and very weighty date. All the problems and mistakes after so many years seem so small and insignificant. But usually it is just sweet and a bit silly trials that come to mind on such dates. It is worth remembering that in such a long and strong relationship romance is lost, everything is a little boring. Anniversaries can remind you how it all began, how the union was born, to breathe in a new wave of feelings and make it clear how valuable such relationships are.

For many cultures, the number 33 had a special and significant meaning in human life. At 33, a person reaches a certain point of maturity, when there is a rethinking of his life, plans and aspirations. A person becomes quite an adult, he has seen and experienced a lot, but new horizons are still waiting for him ahead. The same thing happens with relationships - for so many years of living together, partners have learned to be the continuation of each other, they do not need much time to understand and begin to act. They are easier to compromise because they have learned to build relationships together.

Stone - a very strong rock, it is quite difficult to destroy. Neither water nor any other interventions can even leave a crack in the stone. Similarly, with relationships. They are not afraid of hardship and trials, because they have already passed a lot, they have nothing to fear. The 33rd anniversary of the wedding carries the second name - “Strawberry Wedding”. This name is given for a reason. In a relationship, there is still playfulness and sweetness in communicating with each other. Spouses have learned to value relationships, treat everyone with understanding and forgive offenses. It has come to the understanding that love is not only insane passion, but also mutual respect, care, support and commitment.

But in each country there are a number of their traditions regarding the celebration of such a big date. Even considering such a different approach to celebration and complexity, the subtlety of each mentality all boiled down to one important fact that only a truly loving couple who learned to sacrifice themselves, their hobbies, desires and dreams for their partner, can live so many years together.

For example, in China it is customary to celebrate such a date with particular pomp and brilliance. Preparations begin, if not six months, then just a few months. In terms of importance and scale, such an event can overshadow the wedding itself, which was in the past. In China, such a wedding is often called the "Anniversary of the Fire Dragon." So that happiness does not leave the family and continue to delight the spouses - they must offer the dragon 33 gifts in the form of wine, fruit and other dishes that they will have on the table.

In the USA, there are two different interpretations of the festival. The first relates to the tribes of the ancient Indians who lived there before Columbus discovered America.And the second is later and more modern. The Indians conducted various rituals in honor of the anniversary. Women cooked food for the whole tribe, and in the evening this important event was celebrated in the circle of the tribe. In modern America, things are a little different. Spouses usually renew their vows to the priest, vow to love and build their relationship further. Instead of rings, they exchange bracelets in which there are stones.

In Europe, by virtue of their mentality, such a date is not particularly celebrated. For married couples, one of the most important and revealing moments is the connection with the family in a cozy house at the round table. It is important to spend a quiet evening together, not arranging a grand celebration.

A gift is, first of all, an expression of feelings and significance, as well as a sign of attention. Every time at a certain date, people are wondering what gift to give. A gift must be meaningful and necessary, beneficial, and not be an ordinary “dust collector”. On such large dates, responsibility for the gift increases several times. It should be special and unique.

The question “what to donate” torments not only children who want to please their parents, but also the spouses themselves. After all, for them it is the same big and important event. One of the wonderful gifts that you can give to spouses will be paired rings. Again, as if for the first time, they will be able to renew their vows, agree to become husband and wife, and exchange rings.

You can give a romantic dinner in a good restaurant with pleasant music and a delicious menu. Or organize a trip to the cafe, where the first date of lovers. After the cafe, they will be able to walk through memorable places. A good gift will be the opportunity to go on a honeymoon trip, to a resort or a recreation center.

Any gifts with a strawberry symbol - pillows, tablecloths and bedspreads will be relevant. All this will be a very nice and playful gift.

All ideas with gifts that are directly associated with the date are very relevant, but quickly exhaust themselves. Of course, a big cake in the form of strawberries will be a very interesting gift and will be remembered for a long time. But children always want to please their parents. Therefore, the choice of a gift is always very thorny and difficult. Here are a few gift ideas that will clearly delight the spouses.

• Furniture. You can make repairs in the bedroom of the parents, update the bathroom or living room. Present any pieces of furniture, statues, vases, flower pots or trees.
• Portrait of spouses. A very original gift will be a painted portrait, which can be hung in the bedroom or living room.
• Paired T-shirts with funny inscriptions or nicknamesused by spouses. You can choose circles or a plate with their image.
• Linens - a win-win for all time. But it can be varied, for example, to buy clothes with the image of strawberries.

• Gemstone The stone will personify the significance of this date, and if it is precious, it will give the gift luxury and elegance.
• If the couple is engaged in gardening, a great option would be a gift in the form of strawberry seedlings or strawberries of different varieties.
• You can send a couple on a cruise, buy a ticket for the ship or health resort. Such a holiday will help the spouses to plunge into the journey and to feel freedom from the annoying routine.
• If the couple wanted, but for some reason did not have a pet, then you can donate puppy, kitten or other animals. But it is important to necessarily coordinate such a gift with the spouses.

As a final gift, make a film about a family couple. For this it is worth collecting all the old photos, clippings from family albums. Write a short story about the acquaintance of the spouses and their way of becoming a married couple.Connect for this all friends and relatives who will contribute, talking about what the newlyweds were in childhood, at school, before the wedding and after. How they have changed.

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