anniversary

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

Alternate meaning: Anniversary (Asimov)''An anniversary (from the Latin ''anniversarium'', meaning the turning of the year) is a day that commemorates and/or celebrates an event that occurred on the same day of the year some time in the past. The word is often more generically used for different time periods (e.g. a "one month anniversary").

Birthdays are the most common type of anniversary, where the birth date of a person is commemorated. The actual celebration is sometimes moved for practical reasons, as in the case of an ''official birthday'', This is the case with the British Monarch, whose birthday is always celebrated on the second Sunday of June, when the weather is likely to be good for Trooping the Colour.

Wedding anniversaryWedding anniversaries are also often celebrated on the same day of the year as the wedding occurred.The Latin word ''dies natalis'' (literally birth day) has become a common term, adopted in all languages, especially in intellectual and institutional circles, for the anniversary of the founding ('legal or statutory birth') of an institution, such as an ''alma mater'' (college or other school). Even in ancient Rome, we know of the ''dies Aquilae natalis'' ('birthday of the eagle', anniversary of the official founding of a legion).Most countries around the world celebrate national anniversaries, for example the United States Centennial. These can be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new constitution or form of government. Anniversaries of nations are usually given by the number of years elapsed in Latin.

Anniversary names -

Latin-derived numerical names -

Triennial - 3 years

Quadrennial - 4 years

Quinquennial - 5 years

Sexennial - 6 years

Septennial - 7 years

Octennial - 8 years

Novennial - 9 years

Decennial - 10 years

Vicennial - 20 years

Semicentennial - 50 years

Demisesquicentennial - 75 years

Centennial - 100 years

Quasquicentennial - 125 years

Sesquicentennial - 150 years

Terquasquicentennial - 175 years

Bicentennial - 200 years

Tercentennial or tricentennial - 300 years

Quadricentennial - 400 years

Quincentennial - 500 years

Sexacentennial - 600 years

Septuacentennial - 700 years

Octocentennial - 800 years

Nonacentennial - 900 years

Millennial - 1000 years

Bimillennial - 2000 years

Anniversary symbols - Many anniversaries have special names. Generally speaking the longer the period, the more precious and/or durable the material associated with it.

1 year is a ''paper'' anniversary

2 years is a ''cotton'' anniversary

3 years is a ''leather'' anniversary

4 years is a ''linen'' anniversary

5 years is a ''wood'' anniversary

6 years is an ''iron'' anniversary

7 years is a ''wool'' anniversary

8 years is a ''bronze'' anniversary

9 years is a ''copper'' anniversary

10 years is a ''tin (or aluminium)'' anniversary

11 years is a ''steel'' anniversary

12 years is a ''silk'' anniversary

13 years is a ''lace'' anniversary

14 years is an ''ivory'' anniversary

15 years is a ''crystal'' anniversary

20 years is a ''china (porcelain)'' anniversary

25 years is a Silver Jubilee or silver wedding anniversary

30 years is a ''pearl'' anniversary

35 years is a ''coral (or jade)'' anniversary

40 years is a ''ruby'' anniversary

45 years is a ''sapphire'' anniversary

50 years is a Golden Jubilee - not to be confused with the birthday#Special birthdays 'golden birthday' (not at a fixed age)

55 years is an ''emerald'' anniversary

60 years is a Diamond Jubilee

65 years is a ''Blue Sapphire'' anniversary

70 years is a Platinum Jubilee.

75 years is an ''Alabaster'' wedding anniversary or ''Radium'' wedding anniversary

80 years is an ''Oak'' wedding anniversaryThere may exist variations in national traditions. Furthermore, there exist rather confusingly only partially overlapping, partially contradictory lists of anniversary gifts (such as wedding stones), separate from the 'traditional' names. The concepts of a person's ''birthday stone'', ''birth stone'' and ''zodiac stone'', by contrast, are fixed for life according to the day of the week, month or astrological sign corresponding to the recipient's birthday#birthday gift symbolismbirthday.

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30th Anniversary Trans Am Website
Dedicated to the 1999 Trans Am WS6 which celebrated 30yrs of production from Pontiac.
http://www.30th-ta.org/

Cub Scout Pack 341
Cub Scouts BSA Organization of Parents of Scouts
http://www.pack341rockwall.org/

Sara Nolte Designs
Handcrafted precious and semi precious gemstone jewelry & accessories. Our jewels & accessories are hand crafted one of kind item made with painstaking attention to detail. We create heirloom quality jewels just for you.
http://www.saranoltedesigns.com/

Trenchards Brats. The 65th Entry 1950/53
The Royal Air Force Aircraft Apprentices Association at RAF Halton featuring 'The Halton Story in Glass' and associated DVDs of Brat related events
http://65brat.co.uk/

aSpecialGift.com
Huge selection of quality personalized gifts for all occasions such as wedding party gifts, baby gifts and much more. Orders usually ship in 48 hours.
http://www.aspecialgift.com/

The Alternative Wedding List
The UK's online charitable wedding list service.
http://thealternativeweddinglist.co.uk/

Send flowers to India
Same day delivery of fresh flowers, cakes, sweets and other gifts to all major towns and cities in India.
http://www.floraindia.com/

Flowers and gifts delivery to Russia, CIS countries
Flowers and gifts delivery to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Latvia and all countries of the former USSR, CIS and Baltics. Affordable rose bouquets starting. Many variations of flower compositions. Build your own bouquet feature. Courier delivery and reliable service.
http://www.russianflora.com/

Harbour Albums
We give your photo memeories a safe habour. We hand make scrapbooks and photo albums both standard and custom design
http://www.harbouralbums.com/

Floratique Flowers & Chocolate
Floratique Flowers & Chocolate is a family owned & operated full service flower shop located in Mountain View, CA. We are open late, 7 days, free delivery areas, and dedicated customer service. We carry fresh cuts, roses, exotics, plants, balloons, Schurra's Chocolate, & more. Call us at 888-586-7673
http://www.floratiqueflowers.com/

DJ Zac Barr - Your mobile entertainment choice!
For over 15 years, DJ Zac Barr has been serving the greater Capital Region providing high-energy, family-oriented entertainment for all your special occasions. I look forward to helping you make your special day extraordinary!
http://www.djzacbarr.com/

CornerCardshop
A wide range of greeting cards for all occasions - sent to you or direct to your friends with your message
http://www.cornercardshop.com/

Marriage Anniversary Ideas
Wedding anniversary traditional and modern gift lists. Ideas for romance and a second honeymoon.
http://www.happy-anniversary.com/

Korean War 50th Anniversary
US Army information website on events commemorating the Korean War's 50th anniversary. Includes biographies, bibliographies, interviews, fact sheets, Medal of Honor recipients, chronology, images, commemorative events and communities and various other educational materials.
http://korea50.army.mil/

NASA Headquarters
Located in Washington, D.C., NASA HQ exercises management over the space flight centers, research centers, and other installations that constitute NASA; includes organizational charts and addresses.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/

Library of Congress
The national library of the US, serving the US Congress and the residents of the US.
http://www.loc.gov/

Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Hand-crafted anniversary gifts such as ceramic guest book platters, family portrait platters, photo quilts, and custom watercolor paintings.
http://www.WeddingAnniversaryGifts.net/