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Wedding Anniversaries

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The 5th anniversary is called the Wooden wedding,

The 10th anniversary is called the Tin wedding,

The 15th anniversary is called the Crystal wedding,

The 20th anniversary is called the China wedding,

The 25th anniversary is called the Silver wedding,

The 50th anniversary is called the Golden wedding,

The 60th anniversary is called the Diamond wedding. From the nature of the gifts suitable for each respective anniversary.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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