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Symbolic Gift Giving*
Some gifts have a special meaning, especially flowers and gems and traditional wedding anniversary gifts. If you are looking for some unique gift ideas, try personalizing your gifts with the information in the tables given below.
Flower of the month
Every Month Has A Special Flower Associated With It:
| Month |
Flower |
| January |
Carnation |
| February |
Violet |
| March |
Jonquil |
| April |
Sweet Pea |
| May |
Lily of the Valley |
| June |
Rose |
| July |
Larkspur |
| August |
Gladiolus |
| September |
Aster |
| October |
Calendula |
| November |
Chrysanthemum |
| December |
Narcissus |
Flowers And Their Significance
Some flowers and what they stand for:
| Flowers |
Meaning |
| Arum Lily |
Rebirth (transformation) |
| Aster |
Talisman of love |
| Azalea |
Moderation |
| Begonia |
A fanciful nature |
| Carnation, red |
Admiration |
| Carnation, white |
Pure and ardent love |
| Chrysanthemum, red |
I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, white |
Truth |
| Daffodil |
Regard, New Beginnings |
| Daisy |
Innocence, gentleness |
| Forget-me-not |
True love |
| Gardenia |
Sweetness |
| Globe amaranth |
Unfading love |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
| Jasmine, white |
Amiability |
| Jasmine, yellow |
Modesty |
| Larkspur |
An open heart |
| Orchid |
Luxury |
| Ox eye Daisy |
Hope |
| Purple Iris |
Ardor (warmth) |
| Pansy |
Thoughtful recollection |
| Rose, pink |
Perfect happiness |
| Rose, white |
Charm and innocence |
| Rose, red |
Love and desire |
| Rose, red and white |
Unity |
| Rosebud |
Beauty and youth |
| Sweet Pea |
Tenderness |
| Tulip |
You are the perfect lover |
| Verbena |
May you get your wish |
| Violet |
Modesty and simplicity |
Traditional and Modern Wedding Anniversary Gifts
A comparison of traditional and modern symbolic wedding anniversary gifts:
| Anniversary |
Traditional |
Modern |
| First |
Paper |
Clocks |
| Second |
Cotton |
China |
| Third |
Leather |
Crystal/Glass |
| Fourth |
Fruit/Flowers |
Appliances |
| Fifth |
Wood |
Silverware |
| Sixth |
Candy/Iron |
Wood |
| Seventh |
Wood/Copper |
Desk Sets |
| Eighth |
Bronze/Pottery |
Linens/Lace |
| Ninth |
Pottery/Willow |
Leather |
| Tenth |
Tin/Aluminum |
Diamond Jewelry |
| Eleventh |
Steel |
Fashion Jewelry |
| Twelfth |
Silk/Linen |
Pearls |
| Thirteenth |
Lace |
Textiles/Furs |
| Fourteenth |
Ivory |
Gold Jewelry |
| Fifteenth |
Crystal |
Watches |
| Twentieth |
China |
Platinum |
| Twenty-fifth |
Silver |
Silver |
| Thirtieth |
Pearl |
Diamond |
| Thirty-fifth |
Coral |
Jade |
| Fortieth |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| Forty-fifth |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| Fiftieth |
Gold |
Gold |
| Fifty-fifth |
Emerald |
Emerald |
| Sixtieth |
Diamond |
Diamond |
| Seventieth |
Diamond |
Platinum |
| Seventy-fifth |
Diamond |
Diamond |
Colors and their meanings
Every color has a significant meaning. You can choose a gift in the color that reflects the recipient’s personality
| Color |
Meaning |
| White |
Innocence |
| Black |
Dignity |
| Light green |
Brilliance |
| Bright blue |
Friendship |
| Purple |
Power and Wisdom |
| Orange |
Intelligence |
| Red |
Love and Life |
| Pink |
Devotion |
| Light Yellow |
Vivacity |
Animals and their significance
| Animal |
Symbolizes |
| Cat |
Good Luck |
| Dog |
Loyalty and Friendship |
| Fish |
Fertility |
| Frog |
Patience |
| Hen |
Domesticity |
| Ladybird |
Good luck and fortune |
| Lamb |
Peace and Love |
| Lion |
Power and bravery |
| Ox |
Prosperity |
| Tortoise |
Protection |
*Note:- All the above tables must be in the same format as given.
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