The fifth anniversary of a family is celebrated with a wooden wedding.The tree is a symbol of a strong and united family that has put down strong roots and, most likely, has acquired “leaves” — children. It is assumed that over five years the spouses have already acquired their own household (previously, it was ideally a wooden house), settled in with good furniture, and their relationship has become stronger. The history of celebrating the family’s fifth anniversary goes back to Germany, where this anniversary was celebrated very lavishly and cheerfully, friends and relatives were invited, and the wedding ceremony was repeated, only in a humorous form. Much attention was paid to the interior of the room in which the celebration took place: it was decorated with wooden figures, statues, and fir branches. A luxurious table was set as a symbol of family well-being and prosperity, various rituals and competitions were held to test the spouses’ mutual understanding, and their relationship — for strength and patience. Nowadays, spouses can celebrate a wooden wedding by inviting friends or relatives (usually all those people who were at the wedding are invited), or celebrate in a quieter and more intimate setting. But the traditions of giving gifts for a wooden wedding have remained the same as in ancient times. What can relatives and friends, as well as the spouses themselves, give to the spouses on this joyful day?

Gifts from friends and relatives

The main tradition regarding gifts onfive years of marriage - these are various rituals associated with wood. For example, in the past, spouses could plant a "family tree" or tie a "wishing tree" with colorful ribbons. Now these traditions have sunk into oblivion, but it is still customary to give spouses gifts made of wood on this day. What gifts for a wooden wedding can friends and relatives give spouses:

• wooden articles: decorations, figurines, caskets, figurines, vases, etc. These gifts can be given both independently and as a supplement to the basic, more expensive and practical gift;
• kitchen utensils: spoons, cutting boards, dishes, cups, stands, mugs, etc. In addition, wooden utensils that do not break and do not beat are a symbol of the same strong family;
• interior items: frames for photos, candlesticks, etc. Such things will simultaneously revitalize the interior and at the same time they will not dust dustily on shelves;
• furniture:a clothes hanger, a set of wicker furniture for a summer house or loggia. These gifts can be given as stand-alone gifts, because, as a rule, wooden furniture is not a cheap pleasure. Relatives or mutual friends can chip in and buy such a set together. Such a gift will be especially good if the couple has long dreamed of it, but never got around to buying it;
• journey.This is another gift option that can be presented to the spouses by all relatives or friends. Undoubtedly, such a gift will appeal to everyone. And so that nothing can spoil it, think about the child in advance (who he will be with during the parents' trip), if the couple has already acquired an heir. You can give a trip anywhere, or you can give a thematic one. For example, to Nizhny Novgorod (the Vitoslavitsy Museum), Finland (Seurasaari, where the Museum of Wooden Art is located), Suzdal (the Museum of Wooden Art and Peasant Life), Kizhi Island (where the world-famous monuments of wooden art are located);
• gifts in the style of Feng Shui. For example, a wooden panel. The Feng Shui trend does not lose its popularity. A wooden panel is beautiful, elegant and fashionable.

Unusual gifts for a wooden wedding

You can present an unusual gift that will notwill not only be different from all the others, but will also surprise the spouses. Of course, the better you know the couple, the easier it will be for you to find a gift that will surprise with its originality. But if you can't think of what it could be, don't be upset: there are options. You just need to look a little wider at the very idea of ​​a "wooden" gift:

• a living tree. This is a very original gift. For example, a tree "bonsai" will not only revive the interior, but will also be a gift with a meaning, because it is a symbol of the longevity and strength of the union of two people. If you know that a woman has wanted a certain plant for a long time, it will also be a wonderful present for a wooden wedding;
• "paper" gifts:paper is also made of wood, so it can be used as a gift. For example, if one of the spouses likes to draw, you can give a set of brushes, an album or Whatman paper - you will certainly please with such a present. And if the married couple has children, then such a gift is perfect for everyone: together, drawing is more fun, and the family becomes even more united. You can give books. If you know what books the spouses prefer, even better. If you don’t know, then you can give a woman a beautiful cookbook, and a man - a book about his hobby, for example;
• it's not really a gift, but rather hisaccompaniment: you can give a present or just wishes in your own words, or you can learn some poem. It can be funny, humorous or, on the contrary, heartfelt, serious and romantic or solemn - choose to your liking. Be sure, the spouses will be touched to the depths of their souls.

Gifts for the family

First of all, the celebration of a wooden wedding- this is a celebration of husband and wife. And they are the ones who should congratulate each other. There are a great many options for gifts. The spouses can give themselves a joint gift, or they can give each one separately. If the spouses decide to give a joint gift for the wedding anniversary, then it can be some expensive purchase that they planned a long time ago or did not plan at all. A five-year anniversary is a good reason for a gift!

• furniture: a wooden bed, a kitchen wall or other furniture that is needed in the house;
• vacation: a travel package or a spontaneous trip.This gift can also be given to spouses themselves. You can buy a ticket, or you can just pack up and go on vacation, because how often do we put off vacation for later because of work? A family holiday is a great reason to finally put all your work aside in favor of a joint vacation;
• sports gifts: a simulator, a bicycle, skis, etc. If the spouses have long wanted to buy an orbitrek or a bicycle, then the reason for buying has arrived. A gift that will benefit both the soul and the body.

As you can see, there are actually quite a few options. And even if some of the gifts are not made entirely of wood, the main thing is that they are made with soul, respect and love for each other.

Gifts of the spouses to each other

Now let's see what gift options there aremay be, if the spouses decided to make them separately from each other. In order for the gift to be liked and “hit the bull’s eye”, it is great if the spouses not only know about each other’s hobbies, but also about their desires. This will make the task much easier. Well, and if neither of the spouses has spoken out about their desires, then there are more universal gift options:

• decorations.A wife can give her husband original cufflinks made of wood, and a husband can give his wife beautiful earrings, beads or a bracelet. In addition, he can give an exquisite carved box in which the wife will keep her jewelry. This option is especially suitable for those husbands who prefer their wives to wear jewelry made of precious metals. Then you can buy a gold decoration and pack it in a wooden box or casket;
• necessary equipment or things for a hobby.For example, if the husband smokes, the wife can give him a smoking pipe made of wood. Or if the husband is an avid bathhouse attendant, then a bathhouse broom is a wonderful gift for a wooden wedding. If the husband makes wine himself, then a wooden wine jug will definitely be to his liking;
• amulets.These gifts will be good for both husband and wife. You can buy amulets-talismans for the home (in the form of a brownie) or amulets symbolizing happiness, love, health, a strong family. You can give a wooden cross or a rosary - depending on what might be interesting to your spouse;
• for good health. Massager made of wood. This is an excellent gift that will benefit health and will be sustained in a celebration format. You can give and not a wooden device: a tonometer, an inhaler, etc. If one of the spouses has health problems, such a gift will be very helpful;
• interior. A wooden vase, for example, will not only bring a zest to the interior, but it will also come in handy in the household, and a picture made of brushwood framed with a wooden frame is not only a wonderful gift for a wooden wedding, but also a fashionable decoration element;
• beauty.A husband can give his wife a membership to a spa or beauty salon, a swimming pool or a gym, a certificate to a favorite store - any woman will surely accept such a gift with joy.

Nowadays, the tradition of giving “wooden” gifts is at leastand they exist, but not everyone adheres to it. Therefore, a wooden wedding, like any other holiday, is an extra reason to show attention, to fulfill the dream or desire of the spouse (or spouses, if we are talking about gifts from relatives and friends), to sit and remember the wedding day in a warm company or to sit together in an intimate setting and remember how the relationship began, which led to such a wonderful ending - a wedding and the creation of a strong family. In any case, whatever you give for a wooden wedding, the main thing is not what exactly you give, but what meaning you put into your gift, with what soul you present it to the spouses. After all, a gift is just a symbol of what we wish for each other.

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