Wedding anniversary
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A wedding anniversary is an anniversary which falls on the month and day a particular wedding took place, and which recurs every subsequent year, except for those who were married on February 29th. Married persons who regard the day of their marriage as important may mark the occasion in some special way.
The 25th (silver) or 30th anniversaries are often marked within the immediate family, (eg with a special family holiday), since they tend to coincide with the end of the child-rearing phase of family life.
Broader groups in society, especially the extended families (including any grand children), may help to celebrate later events, such as the 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversaries.
In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, one can receive a message from Queen Elizabeth II for the 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after the 70th.[1] This is done by applying to Buckingham Palace, or to the Governor-General's office in Commonwealth countries.[2]
In Canada, one can receive a message from the Governor General beginning at the 50th wedding anniversary and every five years until the 60th, where then you are able to petition the Queen Elizabeth II as in other Commonwealth countries.[3]
In the United States one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary after the 50th. [4]
In Australia, one can receive a letter from the Governor General and the present Prime Minister on congratulations of their 60th wedding anninversary. Also the Federal Opposition Leader, local member of parliament both federal and state, the state Governor. You only need to let your local Federal member know and they will organise them all for you. If you are a Catholic you can apply for a Papal Blessing, see your local priest.
[edit] References
- ^ Who is entitled?. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Wedding anniversaries. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Messages from the Governor General and Her Majesty The Queen. The Governor General. Retrieved on 2007-10-24.
- ^ White House Greeting. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
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[edit] External links
- Chicago Public Library's gift list with yearly gifts up to the 50th
- List of Romantic Anniversary Ideasda:Bryllupsdag
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