The first anniversary is the first small achievement of the youngsters of the family. It seems like everything is beautiful, it seems that everyday life is already present, but the colors of youth are still blooming and the balance is so unstable.
When the first year of married life expires, the first family anniversary begins. People call it a chintz wedding, sometimes gauze. Such a long-awaited first anniversary is a kind of indicator of how successfully the couple managed to combine everyday life and tender love for each other.
History
The name of the holiday comes from antiquity. Chintz is such a thin and colorful fabric. And for some reason it was she who was associated with a small experience of family life lasting a year. Then love is still strong, as before, but the first adversity has already overtaken the family ship. And suddenly there was an understanding of how shaky family happiness is. It, like chintz, is very easy to tear, destroy.
In addition, the first wedding anniversary marks the transition to routine, measured family life. The first heat of passions has passed, the newlyweds have got used to each other, and that simple married life begins.
There is also a playful approach to the interpretation of a chintz wedding. Experienced people say that in the first year a young couple is so active in bed that chintz bedding is washed on gauze.
Gifts
Once upon a time, the husband and wife themselves exchanged chintz handkerchiefs on the day of the first anniversary. They tied knots on them to strengthen their love for many years. During the exchange, the young once again recited their vows. This was supposed to be the guarantee of a happy married life.
Today we have forgotten a little about handkerchiefs. A young couple gives each other cute and romantic chintz things: scented bags, hearts, cupids.
As far as gifts from guests are concerned, there is no need to invent anything new here. A chintz bedding set will come in very handy. In order to replenish fairly worn out stocks. Various calico kitchen or bath accessories will also come in handy.
Guests and celebrations
It is worth inviting parents, witnesses and other close people to the celebration. Close people will share with the newlyweds the joy of the first family achievements, raise a toast to a great many future anniversaries and the happiness of the young. Well, a must-have toast for the chintz to be the most durable!
You can celebrate such an anniversary both at home and in a cafe. There are no special rules on this score. If a child is expected in the family, then it would be most appropriate to celebrate at home.
On the day of their first wedding anniversary, newlyweds should remember that this is only the beginning of a long journey together.
