Wedding is a joyful and unforgettable event in life. The time after the celebration flies fast. A young family celebrates and takes pride in every day spent together. The four years that have passed since the wedding day are called a rope or linen wedding.
This is not a jubilee date, but it is rich in signs and customs. Over the years, the couple got used to each other. Passions subsided, the newlyweds became more sedate, imbued with mutual respect. Fate intertwined as strong, linen strings.
What does the linen wedding symbolize?
Every past year after the wedding has a name and symbolism. Linen or flax is considered a symbol of 4 years of living together.
From ancient times, linen matter was expensive. Fabric was bought by wealthy families. Therefore, today this date speaks of future plans and the material stability of the young family.
Flax is considered durable, strong material, which is valued above chintz and gauze. Linen threads are intertwined more closely and more closely. This symbolizes the strength and stability of family relations for the 4-year wedding anniversary. The young family withstood the test of the strength of the bonds.
In addition, linen material embodies the harmony and spiritual unity of the spouses. It is a symbol of the birth of children and a long marriage.
What give each other a 4 year wedding
In ancient times, on this day, the couple gave each other linen clothes: a scarf, shirt, cap, sundress. Guests presented sheets, capes on the bed, napkins, towels, tablecloths.
Today, husband and wife exchange good clothes from linen. A spouse is recommended to please and surprise your soul mate with such gifts:
a bunch of field plants with flax sprigs;- dress, blouse, pants, sundress, skirt;
- neat set of bed linen;
- smartphone case;
- summer beach bag;
- soft toy;
- painting on linen canvas;
- nightshirt;
- album for photos in a linen cover;
- curtains.
a bunch of field plants with flax sprigs;Allowed to present to the wife on the day of the linen wedding any gift. But in order not to depart from the traditions, pack the thing into a piece of linen fabric and decorate with ribbons.
Gifts for husband:
pillow in the car;- case for phone or glasses;
- a set of monogrammed handkerchiefs;
- plaid;
- apron;
- portrait on linen canvas;
- photo frame decorated with seeds of a plant;
- guardian;
- summer shirt;
- linen souvenir;
- fabric holders for photos.
pillow in the car;If you fail to prepare a gift of flax, it is desirable to observe the custom. Wrap a present in a bag, bag or box of linen material.
Linen Wedding Traditions
The traditions devoted to a linen wedding have reached our time. Old Russian tradition - the canvas of well-being and happiness. On the second day after the marriage, the young spouse took up needlework. In moments of joy and tranquility, she wove a blanket of linen. On the fourth anniversary of the wedding in the early morning, the wife sheltered her husband with a linen cloth-blanket. If it was long and wide, it meant a happy and long life together. If the blanket turned out to be short and narrow, the husband was supposed to give his wife more tenderness and attention.
Over time, young women stopped weaving cloth. But the tradition of covering her husband with a blanket remained. From the first days of life together, the young wife embroidered flowers, sun, grass on a piece of flax. If a bright and beautiful embroidery appears on the canvas for the anniversary of the celebration, then the family will have good luck, prosperity and wealth. If the drawing turns out to be pale and inconspicuous, young people should think and, in order to save the family, change feelings, actions and attitudes towards each other.
At first the linen wedding was called rope. There was a custom that has come down to our days. Newlyweds are tied tightly strong ropes. And if they do not manage to unravel, it means strength, reliability and invincibility of the family.
Linen wedding traditions emphasize that a couple has a long, happy life ahead. No wonder flax was chosen as the symbol of four years lived together, but not chintz. This speaks of the first crises and quarrels experienced together, on the achievement of harmony and understanding in relations.
Observing the traditions of wedding anniversaries, it is desirable to remember the important rule. No matter how many years have been lived together, it is necessary to respect, appreciate, protect the family. Together to overcome difficulties, to be faithful and love each other.
What is accepted to give on the 4th anniversary
Traditionally, the gifts on this day echoed the symbol and the name of the wedding. Many years ago, the godfather gave a young woman a spinning wheel or accessories for weaving. The godmother gave flax bedding sets.
At present, it is not necessary to follow strict donation rules. The choice of gifts varied. And high-quality, good-quality linen products will serve the spouses for many years.
According to traditions, parents and close relatives present expensive, solid gifts. These are items and things that contain linen threads and create comfort and coziness:
luxury linens;- embroidered tablecloth;
- seat covers;
- curtains or blinds;
- cover;
- pillows on the sofa;
- towels with monograms of spouses;
- tapestry.
luxury linens;Friends of the family give small items, comic souvenirs, talismans and amulets:
wicker pots;- flax toys;
- handkerchiefs;
- baseball caps;
- T-shirts;
- belts for clothes;
- a set of table napkins;
- charm home
wicker pots;Today, buying gifts without focusing on the symbol of the anniversary of the marriage. It is enough to buy linen fabric and pack a gift or tie a gift box with linen ribbon.
How to celebrate linen wedding
Four years lived together. During this time, the couple learned the habits, studied the characters of each other. They like a cozy, warm home, the couple likes to be together. Therefore, you can arrange a romantic dinner and celebrate the anniversary of the celebration at home. A hike in a cafe or a trip to the country is also a great way to mark a date.
If the young family decided to celebrate the anniversary, the closest relatives are invited to the celebration.
The table is decorated with linen items: tablecloth, napkins, coasters, towels. In the dresses of spouses desirable elements of flax. It is recommended to put candles from wax on the table and light them for the arrival of guests. Well, if on the table put the figures connected by linen threads.
For the celebration serves the usual snacks and hot dishes. Be sure to put for guests sweets, cakes and honey. They symbolize health, happiness and good luck.
The first word for congratulations is given to parents. Then they are joined by relatives and friends.
Congratulations on 4 years of living together
Spouses congratulate poems, songs, chastooshkami. The main thing is that the words of congratulations should be sincere, kind and sincere:
Linen wedding is considered the beginning of a long and sometimes difficult life journey. Husband and wife should try to fill this path with joy, happiness, respect and love. To continue to meet many, many wedding anniversaries!
