The ancients attributed extensive magical and healing properties to the symbol of the 40th anniversary of the family union, the ruby: the ability to stop bleeding, increase blood pressure, preserve memory, improve sleep, general condition, appetite, give vigor and promote an optimistic outlook on things. It was believed that the stone can protect against serious ailments and arouse love passions, which is very useful.
Spouses can exchange rings with a ruby as a sign of the strength of bonds and love, especially since such a ring can give the wearer a feeling of joy, increase vitality, improve memory and, possibly, prolong life.
The 40th wedding anniversary is an excellent occasion to gather the whole family at the festive table, including relatives living in other cities and countries. To do this, you need to take care of their placement in advance. Surely, they will respond to the invitation with enthusiasm and will gladly rush to congratulate the heroes of the day. After all, such rare events remind of true values, provide an opportunity to join the roots, to unite. This family support and support is truly invaluable.
It is worth considering an entertainment program, musical design and someone to become a toastmaster, or hire professional holiday organizers.
In the decoration of the hall for the celebration and table setting, they adhere to blood-red shades, decorate with fresh flowers, scarlet satin ribbons, use dishes with red motifs.
Good red wine is served on the table, playing in the light with a ruby, the dishes are decorated with pomegranate seeds, red vegetables and fruits. A special place is given to dessert - do not be ashamed of the pomp in the design of the cake, let it be grandiosely large and jaded with wedding symbols, here it will be appropriate.
Red is also used in the wardrobe of heroes of the day.
As for gifts, it can be a picturesque bouquet of scarlet roses, a picture painted by an artist in a luxurious frame, statuettes to an apartment or sculptural compositions with fountains to the country house, vouchers to a holiday home or a selection of gift editions of books by a favorite author, antique gizmos or modern household appliances, making life easier for a no longer young mistress.
Ruby, like a long relationship built on love and mutual respect between a man and a woman, is mined with hard work, subjected to meticulous cutting before playing in the sun with facets and manifesting in all its beauty.
