48 years married - what is a wedding and how is it celebrated?

As you know, time flies very quickly. It seemed that yesterday they were giving each other oaths of love in grief and joy. And 48 years after the wedding, they keep their word. Despite the fact that this date is not commemorative, the anniversary of the marriage is always a reason to rejoice for parents or friends. In addition, this date has its own traditions and special significance, which you will learn about by reading this article.

To date, there is an extremely unpleasant trend - more and more couples entering into a legal union, diverge even before the start of the first anniversary date. These are the realities of the modern world. Own individuality is a priority for most young people, rather than the desire to preserve the union and try to understand their partner. In this regard, forty-eight years spent together, cause admiration and respect from others. However, it is worth noting that the wedding is still an important stage in the lives of people, to which a serious attitude has remained.

Anniversary on the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary, is called amethyst. Before proceeding to the story about the traditions and possible options for the celebration, it is necessary to learn more about the symbols of this anniversary. Amethyst is one of the most expensive types of mineral, consisting of silica crystals, more common under the name of quartz. Visually, amethyst is incredibly beautiful. Its shade is a combination of pink, bluish, red and lilac. To meet this mineral in nature is very rare, and therefore amethyst is considered to be a group of collection mineral substances.

Most likely, the anniversary got its name due to the physical properties of this mineral stone. Amethyst is famous for its unique strength and hardness, like a pair that has managed to preserve relationships. For such a long period of time together life partners are so integrated with each other that it seems that nothing can affect it. Moreover, amethyst is a symbol of loyalty, clear conscience and honesty. Which again brings us to the idea of ​​the correctness of the choice of the symbolism of this celebration.

Traditions are the main part of almost any holiday. Violet anniversary is no exception. Many of the traditions, by the way, have been observed for several centuries. However, it is increasingly possible to notice that any tradition changes over time and is regularly supplemented with something. Much of what you come up with when studying the traditions of the forty-eight year anniversary of marriage may seem strange or old-fashioned to you. It is worth noting that strict adherence to traditions is completely optional. Today they are part of the story, and therefore serve as a source for inspiration and explanation of certain events. Violet anniversary is based on a long tradition.

• The presence on the table of a big cake. According to tradition, the menu of the table set for guests should resemble the table set for Easter. The best option is to treat guests with homemade kulich, made independently at home.However, you can always buy it in any of the supermarkets. The opportunity to bite off the cake first goes to the head of the family, that is, to the spouse, then the wife bites off. And only after this sweet and rich bread is cut into small pieces and served to the table.
• It is no secret that the majority of unions is in the registry office. Not everyone dares for the wedding procedure, only a few. Nevertheless, the belief that all unions are created in heaven still exists. Therefore, there is no better way to go to church and put candles in honor of family well-being and long years of life.

• The most symbolic flower of the forty-eight anniversary is the branch of lilac. The hue of the flower and its fresh aroma will become a real decoration of your holiday. Flowers are striking in their beauty, and therefore placed in the middle of the set table. It is believed that the lilac branch, presented to his wife on the amethyst anniversary, is able to “refresh” the relationship between the spouses, “breathing” in them a new wave of love.
• Rings are considered the main symbol of marriage, and amethyst is part of many jewelery. On this day, it is customary not only to repeat the oaths to each other, but also to repeat the procedure of putting on rings. Rings may be the same, but it is advisable to purchase those that will contain the mineral amethyst. It is worth noting that it is recommended to transfer rings with amethyst to your children or grandchildren. Since there is a belief that this mineral stone is able to preserve the energy of its previous owner and protect it from the evil eye. Passing on the inheritance jewelry with amethyst, you seem to transfer a piece of yourself and your energy. For the one who was given a ring, amethyst in this case will act as a talisman or a talisman.

It is difficult to imagine what the "newlyweds" went through during the long forty-eight years of marriage. They shared sad and joyful events. Overcome a difficult time together, holding hands. Every day, working on relationships, they began to feel support in a loved one. In such a relationship there is no place for “I” - there is only “we”. When deciding to arrange a holiday, it is recommended to take the amethyst symbol for this date as a basis. Of the most successful options for celebrating the amethyst anniversary, the following four can be noted:

• visiting special places associated with memories or some vivid events;
• modest celebration with native people in the restaurant;
• a trip to another city, country or resort;
• home party with all family members at home.

If you attach great importance to symbolism when celebrating anniversaries, in the case of amethyst date, it is recommended to hold a family dinner with only your children and grandchildren. Amethyst symbolizes the home, and therefore does not require excessive turmoil and crowded atmosphere.

Visit your favorite cafe, treat yourself and your sweetheart with a mug of hot drink. Walk through the beautiful and memorable places in your city. A great idea would be to go to the theater for one of the performances or visit the cinema.

Since in most cases the celebration is based on the symbolism of a specific date, it is recommended to present everything that somehow resembles amethyst as a gift. Fortunately, there are many variations of presents for the amethyst anniversary. Below are a few examples.

• Spouses in honor of this joyful event can please each other with a decoration with an incredibly beautiful amethyst stone. These can be elegant earrings, a ring, a necklace, a bracelet, accessories for ties or shirts (for example, cufflinks).
• Amethyst stone can be presented not only as a decoration, but also in its raw form. In other words, a mineral stone that is not encrusted in jewelry can be presented as an amulet or a talisman that brings good luck.
• Since amethyst has a characteristic lilac and bluish shades, things and objects aged in this color palette will turn out to be an excellent and symbolic gift. It can be household items, such as rugs, linens, blankets, towels, tablecloths and other textiles.

• Fine gift for 48 years of the wedding will be pieces of art. For example, a picture in which the predominant color spectrum is purple or lilac, will inevitably give rise to the idea of ​​the symbol of the forty-eight-year anniversary.
• Since amethyst stone is also a symbol of the hearth, any objects that can make your living space cozy, are ideal as a gift. Whether it will be a furniture, a statuette, a vase or a candle is not so important - everything that causes associations with a warm house will be a relevant gift.
• An interesting gift will be a pre-ordered photo print on a piece of clothing, a blanket or dishes. But the portrait of the “newlyweds” painted by the artist will be a truly memorable gift.

• If one of the partners prefers to spend the evening with a nice book in hand, be sure to look at some collectible specimen. And also it is recommended to pay attention to the e-book in which you can put an incredibly large number of various books in electronic format. It should be noted that this device does not cause any harm to the eyes and allows you to save space in your bag.
• The forty-eight years of the anniversary implies that the spouses are no longer young, which means that gifts that help restore or improve their state of health will come as no time. This may be a device that helps to measure pressure, pulse or blood sugar. A useful gift will be orthopedic insoles, an ultrasonic massager and a mattress.
• An expensive gift, but the household and kitchen appliances, again made in the amethyst color palette, will be extremely useful. If your budget allows you to make expensive purchases, then look at the washing machine or dishwasher. This will greatly facilitate the home life of the spouses.

How best to celebrate amethyst wedding and what to buy as a gift for a married couple, see the video below.