Traditional and
modern anniversary gifts
Lists of wedding anniversary gifts
vary by country. The traditional and modern U.S. versions were compiled by
librarians at the Chicago Public Library.
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Year
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Traditional (U.S.)
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Traditional (UK)
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Suggested modern
gift list created by
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1st
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2nd
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China
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3rd
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Crystal, glass
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4th
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Appliances (electrical)
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5th
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Silverware
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6th
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Wood objects
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7th
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Desk sets/pen and pencil sets
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8th
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9th
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Pottery
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Leather goods
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10th
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Tin
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Diamond jewelry
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11th
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Fashion jewelry, accessories
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12th
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Silk and fine linen
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Pearls, colored gems
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13th
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14th
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Gold jewelry
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15th
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Crystal
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16th
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17th
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18th
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19th
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20th
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China
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21st
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22nd
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23rd
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24th
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Musical instruments
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25th
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Silver
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30th
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Pearl
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35th
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Coral
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Jade
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40th
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45th
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Sapphire
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50th
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Gold
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55th
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Emerald
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60th
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Diamond
(yellow)
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Diamond
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65th
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70th
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Platinum
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75th
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Diamond, gold
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Diamond, gold
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80th
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Oak
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Diamond, pearl
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85th
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Diamond, Sapphire
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90th
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Granite
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Diamond, Emerald
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