Anniversary Gifts
Traditions vary, the following chart details both traditional and modern anniversary gifts. Some gift givers do not follow the symbolized gift ideas and give presents of their own choosing. The 1st and the 10th anniversaries are considered the most special.
| Year | Traditional Gifts | Modern Gifts |
| 1st Anniversary | Paper | Clocks |
| 2nd Anniversary | Cotton | China |
| 3rd Anniversary | Leather | Crystal, Glass |
| 4th Anniversary | Linen, Silk | Electrical Appliances |
| 5th Anniversary | Wood | Silverware |
| 6th Anniversary | Iron | Wood |
| 7th Anniversary | Wool, Copper | Pen & Pencil Sets |
| 8th Anniversary | Bronze | Linens, Laces |
| 9th Anniversary | Pottery, China | Leather |
| 10th Anniversary | Tin, Aluminum | Diamond Jewelry |
| 11th Anniversary | Steel | Jewelry, Accessories |
| 12th Anniversary | Silk | Pearls, Colored Gems |
| 13th Anniversary | Lace | Textiles, Furs |
| 14th Anniversary | Ivory | Gold Jewelry |
| 15th Anniversary | Crystal | Watches |
| 20th Anniversary | China | Platinum |
| 25th Anniversary | Silver | Sterling Silver |
| 30th Anniversary | Pearl | Diamond |
| 35th Anniversary | Coral | Jade |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | Ruby |
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 50th Anniversary | Gold | Gold |
| 55th Anniversary | Emerald | Emerald |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | Diamond |