Did you know that each wedding anniversary has a set list of gifts to give? This isn’t just for the sake of ease, as it takes guesswork out of what to get the happy couple, but also allows them to fill up their homes with useful, beautiful things. After all, few people are able to fill all their cupboards with everything they need right from the beginning, right?
I am not certain as to why people came up with wedding anniversary symbols, but we can check our history and learn that the historic origins of wedding anniversaries started during the Holy Roman Empire, where husbands would crown their wives silver wreath for their 25th year of marriage and a gold wreath on their 50th. Gradually, the number of symbols expanded and the assigned gifts have become meaningful symbols of each stage in the marriage life.

The second wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with cotton gifts. Why? Because cotton is immensely versatile, easy to care for, and can be used in pretty much every room in the house.
As gentle as it may seem, cotton is a breathable fiber which can withstand heat.
Let’s tackle below how we can relate marriage to a cotton’s specified characteristics:
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Strong – cotton is known to be durable and can resist abrasion. We can relate that to marriage, as sometimes, two years of togetherness may seem pretty unstable but the friction, and the struggles help a marriage to become stronger.
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Absorbing – with a high absorption quality, we all want a marriage that is built on acceptance and understanding.
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Versatile – during the adjustment phase, it is important to set rules in your marriage, but adaptability is also an important factor in marriage. It’s best to always meet in the middle.
From bed linens to PJ sets, this material is used daily to make life a bit softer and happier. Read on for 15 fabulous cotton gifts for second-year newlyweds.
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