In 1922, Emily Post, the queen of proper etiquette, wrote that only eight anniversaries required traditional gifts. However, records from the mid-1800s show the anniversary gift list with the first fifteen years and every five years after that from the 20th to the 60th, and the 75th. Today, the most commonly followed gift list is the traditional anniversary gift list, approved by Mrs. Emily Post.
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Traditional Anniversary Gifts |
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Paper |
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Cotton |
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Leather |
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Fruit or Flowers |
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Wood |
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Candy or Iron |
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Wool or Copper |
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Bronze or Pottery |
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Pottery or Willow |
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Tin or Aluminum |
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Steel |
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Silk or Linen |
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Lace |
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Ivory |
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Crystal |
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China |
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Silver |
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Pearl |
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Coral |
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Ruby |
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Sapphire |
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Gold |
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Emerald |
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Diamond |
I enjoy this list rather than the
modern, gemstone, or flower lists. I like to be creative with gifts for my
honey. While anniversary gift-giving has become a somewhat mandatory practice,
it doesn't mean that you have to follow the gift lists. While anniversary gift
lists are helpful for sparking ideas, it's more important to give a gift that
expresses your love for your partner and comes from the heart.
EMILY POST AND ANNIVERSARY GIFTS GUIDE
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