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The most celebrated milestones are: 1st (Paper), 5th (Wood), 10th (Tin/Aluminium), 15th (Crystal), 20th (China), 25th (Silver), 30th (Pearl), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Gold), and 60th (Diamond). The Silver (25th) and Golden (50th) anniversaries are the most widely celebrated.

The tradition of anniversary gifts dates to the Middle Ages in Germanic Europe, where husbands would give silver wreaths at 25 years and gold wreaths at 50 years. The full list of yearly gifts was popularized in the US by Emily Post in 1922 and later updated by the American National Retail Jeweler Association.

Traditional gifts (e.g., Paper for 1st year) reflect the materials' durability as a metaphor for the relationship's growth. Modern gifts (introduced in the 20th century) are often more practical or luxurious — for example, the modern 1st anniversary gift is a clock.

For major milestones (10th, 25th, 50th), common celebrations include: renewing vows, taking a special trip to where you first met or honeymooned, throwing a party for friends and family, or commissioning a custom piece of jewellery incorporating the traditional material.

The traditional 1st anniversary gift is Paper. Creative paper gift ideas include: a custom illustrated map of where you met, a first edition book, a journal or photo album of your first year, personalized stationery, or tickets to a show (printed on paper). The modern alternative is a clock.