Anniversary gifts

Particular wedding anniversaries have come to be associated in the Western world with particular types of gift. The choice of gift varies slightly in different countries. This list is one of the most common:

First:  Cotton

Second: Paper

Third: Leather

Fourth:  Fruit, flowers

Fifth: Wooden

Sixth: Sugar

Seventh: Wool, copper

Eighth: Bronze, pottery

Ninth: Pottery, willow

Tenth: Tin

Eleventh: Steel

Twelfth: Silk, linen

Thirteenth: Lace

Fourteenth: Ivory

Fifteenth:  Crystal

Twentieth: China

Twenty-fifth: Silver

Thirtieth: Pearl

Fortieth:  Ruby

Fiftieth: Golden

Sixtieth: Diamond

Seventieth: Platinum

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The joy of giving Christmas presents

Giving Presents at Christmas is a popular tradition around the world. This is because Christmas time is about the most amazing gift that was ever given. The gift of baby Jesus who has changed the course of history and has the power to change people’s lives too.

Christmas can be an exciting time as we also give gifts in remembrance of God’s gift to us. However, for children it can become quite a selfish time if we do not teach them how to give and receive Christmas gifts.

Giving gifts is really about sending a message to the person that you love and appreciate them. It should never be about how expensive a gift is or putting in your order for what you want. Encourage your children to make a gift as this involves giving of their time as well. Talking about how to look out for people’s likes and dislikes is important too.

When making presents is not possible, encourage children to use their own money when buying. Help them earn it by doing certain jobs and planning this well in advance.

Here is a very good and interesting article on how to make aspicy barbecue sauce as a Christmas gift