golden wedding
The 50th anniversary of living together was not in vain gilded – it is this magnificent metal that perfectly symbolizes the union of people who have gone through all the trials. A golden wedding is a holiday that is usually celebrated in a close family circle, fortunately, not only children, but also grandchildren and even great-grandchildren gather around happy anniversaries by this time. Witnesses and close friends are also invited. The date is symbolic, so gifts, toasts, rituals and even congratulations should carry the spirit of family traditions and generational ties. The allforwomen.inform.click women’s magazine will tell you how to celebrate a golden wedding in such a way that you can enter the second half century of married life with fun and joy.
The golden day
Gifts for a golden wedding can be very diverse – from watches to sets. But they must certainly be united by one detail – gold or gilding. If this is bed linen, it should have a golden ornament, and if it is beautiful cups, let them play in the light with sunny yellowness!
An excellent gift would be a family portrait, which will be enclosed in a gilded frame. If finances allow, you can even order a portrait on gold. An interesting solution would be a pair of medals "For the length of service of family years" – the heroes of the day, of course, have come a long way, where their companions were not only Cupids with arrows, but also, at times, difficulties. A tourist voucher to some country or resort, or just tickets to a theater or an exhibition will also be a nice gift.
“One of the oldest customs is that the eldest son or daughter gives his mother a handkerchief embroidered with gold," says Natalya Novosyolova, a collector of Russian traditions and customs. – Also, children give their parents gold jewelry and things – by this they show gratitude and respect for the love talent of their parents, whose love and loyalty was confirmed by the golden wedding.
On the 50th anniversary, it is customary to give new gold rings, because for half a century the old jewelry has worn out, and the hands of the spouses have changed. It would be best if such a gift is given to the anniversaries by children. Old rings are traditionally passed on to grandchildren, or young relatives who will soon be married or they have recently played a wedding: it is believed that with the help of this rite, family wisdom is transmitted, which is able to save a “young” marriage until the golden wedding and longer.
Gifts for a golden wedding are not just things that will be used for household needs. They should carry a deep meaning, namely admiration for the anniversaries and admiration for their great family experience. And they should be handed over with appropriate words and toasts.
For the newlyweds!
The day of the golden wedding can be considered a new countdown, the beginning of the next stage of the family life of the anniversaries.
– Summing up, glorifying the qualities of the spouses, which rallied them so much that they were able to come hand in hand to this happy date, and also wishes for a successful continuation of the path – this is the golden wedding. Toasts, which are pronounced at its solemn part, can be “decorated” as much as possible with the symbol of the date – gold, – explains Natalya Vladimirovna. – For example, one of them may sound like this: “Dear “golden” newlyweds! In order to overcome all the milestones of the difficult path, where the goal is happiness, you definitely need to have golden characters! And you have them. On the way, you managed to give the world golden children and grandchildren. And we wish you golden years of life and golden health!”
Loyalty to family values is what the golden wedding symbolizes. Congratulations from children can certainly carry a small list of traditions that are loved in the house of their newlywed parents. Also, at the rich festive table, it will not be superfluous to recall the happiest moments in the lives of the heroes of the day.
Customs and traditions
A golden wedding will become truly memorable if you follow the customs that our ancestors followed.
– Remember how on the wedding day the newlyweds are sprinkled with coins and rose petals? – Natalya Novosyolova says. – On the anniversary of the "golden newlyweds" it is also customary to sprinkle with coins, rice and sequins. Here you can see the continuity – exactly 50 years ago, a stream of well-being already spilled over the spouses, and today everyone wants the same rich and bright rain to follow them on their heels in the second part of their happy age.
Another beautiful tradition is eating a pie or roll, which the anniversaries cut and pass on to everyone who is married. With a piece of bread to the spouses who are at the festive table, a particle of wisdom of golden anniversaries comes. There is another version of the tradition: family happiness and experience is symbolized not by a whole roll, but by half of it – a sign that half of the life path has been passed. Anniversaries break it with their hands and pass it on to the guests, who must definitely eat the bread to the end: it depends on what the second half century of the family life of the anniversaries will be like, and how long it will last.
At their wedding, the newlyweds perform the first family dance. On the golden jubilee, the anniversaries can also dance for the guests. Children and grandchildren pick up candles and stand in a circle. The favorite melody of the newlyweds is playing, and they are dancing in a luminous circle. This beautiful and tender tradition will touch anyone’s heart.
allforwomen.inform.click magazine wishes every reader to keep their marriage happy until the golden wedding and even longer!