Special Anniversary "Gifts"
Traditionally, gifts for certain anniversaries were given in materials that were significant to the number of years a couple had been married. Although this custom is rarely followed today, it may be interesting to know what those symbols were.
| First | Cotton |
| Second | Paper |
| Third | Leather |
| Fourth | 0Silk or Flowers |
| Fifth | Wood |
| Sixth | Sugar |
| Seventh | Wool or Copper |
| Eighth | Bronze |
| Ninth | Pottery |
| Tenth | Tin |
| Eleventh | Steel |
| Twelfth | Silk and Fine Linen |
| Thirteenth | Lace |
| Fourteenth | Ivory |
| Fifteenth | Crystal |
| Twentieth | China |
| Twenty Fifth | Silver |
| Thirtieth | Pearl |
| Thirty Fifth | Emerald |
| Fortieth | Ruby |
| Fiftieth | Gold |
| Sixtieth | Diamond |
| Seventieth | Platinum |
| Seventy Fifth | Diamond |