The first anniversary of a married life is traditionally called a chintz wedding. Of course, the husband and wife are still very far from the silver wedding, which marks 25 years of marriage, and even more so the golden one, but they already have some experience of marriage, accumulated experience, albeit relatively small. The main thing is that they were able to overcome the first, most difficult months of grinding in characters, relationships, when many couples break up.
How many years are they celebrating a chintz wedding
Why is the first wedding anniversary called just chintz? The most common explanation is that chintz is a simple and fragile material, it tears easily. Therefore, the relationship between husband and wife is still like this fragile matter. It seems that they already have no secrets from each other, their relationship has become commonplace ("chintz simplicity"), but has not yet acquired the strength that is characteristic of more experienced spouses. Marriage is still fragile, vulnerable and, like chintz matter, can suffer from any careless movement. Therefore, the marriage union must be protected, because how many life trials the spouses underwent.
Therefore, the name "chintz wedding" indicates that a husband and wife need to be careful and attentive to each other in order to avoid quarrels, conflicts, and not endanger their marriage.
However, there is a more free interpretation of this name. Since the first year of marriage is characterized by a very active behavior of young spouses in bed, especially during their honeymoon, it is not surprising that chintz bedding can quickly wear out, becoming more like gauze. This side of the beginning of married life is indicated by the mischievous term - "chintz wedding".
What is customary to give for a chintz wedding
On this day, the husband and wife are supposed to give each other chintz handkerchiefs. You can also donate bed linen, curtains, towels made from this material. Shirts, dresses, robes made of light thin fabric (not necessarily chintz) will also be a good gift.
Exactly the same gifts to spouses can be made by relatives, friends, colleagues.
The word "chintz" itself comes from the ancient word "sitras", which in translation from Sanskrit means "motley". Therefore, in addition to the above items, jewelry or crafts made of semiprecious variegated stones will be a good gift. You can also give knitted napkins, macrame, bright household items.
Well, if the young spouses have already become parents (or are expecting a child) by the first wedding anniversary, you can safely give them a "dowry" for the baby, that is, romper suit, diapers, bonnets and other fabric accessories.
To celebrate the first anniversary of their life together, it is necessary to invite parents, as well as close friends, including witnesses at the wedding. You can celebrate this day both in the restaurant and at home. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the family and their taste preferences.
