You and your spouse have made it to twenty years. Your journey as a married couple has been long but well worth it. For these couples, the traditional wedding anniversary gift is china. As with traditional gifts of past years, one can interpret “china” in any number of ways including presents that are made of the traditional china or anything and everything associated with the beautiful country of China. With a little thought and some extra effort, you can present your spouse with a twentieth wedding anniversary gift that will let them know you feel blessed and thankful to have them by your side for all these years.
* Do you and your spouse love to watch movies? Go out and watch or rent some classic Chinese movies or, if you like more adventure, rent some classic Kung Fu movies. Have a romantic dinner at your favorite Chinese restaurant or make it a night in and order some Chinese take-out.
* Maybe you have something in mind that you want to give to your spouse that doesn’t necessarily fit the “china” theme. Maybe she has been eyeing those pearl earrings for quite a while and maybe he has been looking into buying a smaller cell phone. At a crafts store, buy one of those gift boxes that has been designed to look like a Chinese take-out box and wrap your gift in that.
* Of course, you can use the literal meaning and purchase a new set of china dinnerware for your spouse. If that does not fit your budget, simply purchase a beautiful set of Chinese teacups or one collectible teacup for display.
* If you already own a set of china, prepare a simple and portable Chinese meal and place it in a picnic basket along with two of your china place settings. Store this in the trunk and drive your spouse to the park or favorite spot to surprise him/her with a romantic picnic for two.
* If your budget and time allows it, plan a week long vacation to the beautiful country of China. You can explore the culture and foods of a different country with your spouse, while learning their customs.
* Some of the most beautiful and exotic artwork in the world hails from China. Attend a Chinese art or history exhibit at a museum in your city or surrounding area. If you can afford it, purchase a Chinese sculpture or painting to display in your home. If time and money allows it, commission a local artist or art student to create a Chinese-themed painting to present to your spouse.
* If you have a spouse that loves to cook, present them with some Chinese-oriented cookware like a wok or Chinese butcher knife. Research local community colleges or specialty grocery stores to see if they offer any classes on traditional Chinese cooking that you can take together as a couple.
* Perhaps you have a spouse that loves to garden. Research different Chinese plants (like the bonsai) or flowers (like the lotus, peony or orchid) that you could purchase to give a bit of Asian flair to your spouse’s garden.
