What to give for your 21st wedding anniversary?

Family life fills our everyday life with the warmth of loved ones, various concerns, moments of happiness and many more interesting things. Time flies by. Only the tenth anniversary was celebrated, then the twenty, they did not have time to blink, and on the nose is not a round, but no less important date - 21 years from the date of the wedding. A large number of interesting facts and traditions are associated with this date.

To be married for 21 years is a lot of work, because during this time a married couple experiences many wonderful moments that do not bring much joy. It is opal, being a durable natural material, that has become a symbol of this date. Primarily, this stone carries a negative energy that can bring discord in family relationships. However, under appropriate conditions, it can become a bonding component in the family, make spouses more lenient towards each other, so that in quarrels they can quickly come to a compromise.

Most often, after the twentieth anniversary of life together, which is usually celebrated magnificently and loudly, they prefer to celebrate an opal wedding in a close family circle with the closest relatives and friends. At the same time, they love to give something small, but memorable.

Almost everyone is wondering why it was opal that became the symbol of this anniversary, because by its nature it does not love a person. According to popular beliefs, he only brings ailments and troubles. But in family life, he carries something completely different - firmness of intentions, transparency of thoughts, empathy.This is exactly what happens in a family of people who have been together for 21 years: the spouses are firm in their relationship, do not hide anything from each other and in difficult moments support each other in every possible way.

The beliefs said that only falling into the hands of people who sincerely love each other, this mineral changes its negative direction to the opposite. In principle, it can also happen in life: the relationship will either become even stronger, or completely disappear. They say that it is during 21 days that an ordinary stone turns into a precious one. The same thing happens with love, which in 21 years turns from being in love into a strong family bond.

Many interesting traditions are associated with this date. “Newlyweds” celebrating twenty-one years of marriage should definitely purchase this gem. On the day of the celebration, wipe the opal with a white handkerchief, which should be dipped in vegetable oil: this washes away all the negative energy from the stone. It is believed that for the opal wedding, each of the spouses should buy what he wanted, regardless of the cost. Even if the purchase is very expensive (jewelry, car), it will become a symbol of strong relationships in everyday life.

In order for happiness not to leave the house, you need to wear something with an opal (earrings, ring, pendant) throughout the day or put a small fragment of a stone in your clothes pocket.

The twenty-one wedding year comes after a bright porcelain jubilee, at which it is customary to gather many friends and relatives. An opal wedding is a good excuse to spend time with your significant other.

• Restaurant or cafe. This option is the most popular, but not as interesting as the others. However, any woman at least occasionally wants to "walk" her most beautiful outfits and high-heeled shoes, which cannot be worn every day. Why not do it on such a momentous day as the 21st anniversary?

• Joint training. Today, the so-called pair master classes are rapidly gaining popularity, in which lovers or just friends can jointly create something interesting (it all depends on the direction). This can be the creation of some kind of craft, the preparation of a delicious dish, or just a dance master class. In any case, only positive memories will definitely remain from such a pastime.
• Home comfort. Since most of the family time is spent within the same four walls, many simply do not consider this option to spend a holiday. And in vain, because a quiet family evening can be supplemented with mouth-watering dishes and delicious drinks, as well as pleasant music and the soft light of aromatic candles, after which you can review your home video archive or just enjoy watching a good movie.

• Small trip. One of the most interesting gift options for both a husband and wife, and vice versa, is a joint trip. If the financial side allows, it can be a vacation for two abroad, a tour of Europe, or just a trip to the country. Be that as it may, such a gift will be remembered for a long time. The main thing is to prepare in advance: buy tickets, take a weekend at work.

• Walk to nature. If the street is not minus 25, then this option is no less interesting among the others, and most importantly, it is budgetary. Spouses can either go out into nature for a barbecue, or simply go out into the park and admire the surrounding nature, taking with them a basket of food and a blanket.
• Theatre. In the endless daily hustle and bustle, people rarely think about their spiritual enrichment.Therefore, such an event as a wedding anniversary is an excellent reason to attend a cultural event, and even together. Depending on preferences, this can be either a visit to a theatrical performance or an opera or ballet. Under any circumstances, you need to familiarize yourself with the repertoire in advance and purchase tickets.

Such a significant event as an opal wedding, in any case, will not do without gifts. And more often than not, presenting gifts is not limited to spouses who congratulate each other. Everyone understands perfectly well that children, as well as family friends, cannot ignore such an event.

For children, an event such as their parents' wedding anniversary is no less important than for themselves. Everyone wants to present to their relatives not just a trinket, but a truly memorable thing. For example, you can:

• make a collage of family photos in chronological order, starting with joint photos of parents, where they are still very young;

• to recreate the moment of the parents' marriage using a script that you can either develop yourself or find a ready-made one on the Internet;
• arrange a dinner for two in a cozy restaurant, having ordered a table in advance and paid for it, you can additionally order musicians who will only brighten up the evening.

For those who are not a supporter of creative gifts, you can consider simpler options that are suitable not only for children, but also for family friends:

• decoration with opal for each of the spouses: paired rings, earrings - for the spouse, cufflinks - for the spouse;
• tickets for any cultural event: ballet or opera performance, symphonic music concert, exhibition;
• a photo album filled with family pictures;
• a bottle of aged wine;

• a set of expensive bed linen;
• anything from electrical engineering;
• a set of quality dishes.

A husband can present to his wife:

• jewelry with a precious stone, in this case with an opal;
• gorgeous bouquet of flowers;

• handmade chocolate products;
• SPA certificate;
• going to a restaurant;
• set related to the spouse's hobby.

A wife can give her husband:

• cufflinks with opal inserts;

• a set related to the hobby of a loved one;
• good set of tools;
• barbecue;

• any sports equipment.

In any case, whatever the gift is chosen, the main thing on this day is the attention that should be paid to each other. This day will be spent outdoors, in a restaurant or with the family - it does not matter, the main thing is unforgettable memories that will remain with the spouses throughout their family life.

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