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GIFT INFO

on 11/23/2008

Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Birthstones and Flowers

Rose Color Chart

The Meaning of Colors

Choosing a Christmas Tree

Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Anniv.	Material
1st	Paper
2nd	Cotton
3rd	Leather
4th	Fruit or Flowers
5th	Wood
6th	Candy or Iron
7th	Wool or Copper
8th	Bronze or Pottery
9th	Pottery
10th	Tin
11th	Steel
12th	Silk or Linen
13th	Lace
14th	Ivory
15th	Crystal
20th	China
25th	Silver
30th	Pearl
35th	Coral
40th	Ruby
45th	Sapphire
50th	Gold
55th	Emerald
60th	Diamond

Birthstones and Flowers

Month	Birthstone	Flowers
Jaunary	Garnet	Carmation, Snowdrop
February	Amethyst	Violet, Primrose
March	Bloodstone, Aquamarine	Jonquil, Daffodil
April	Diamond	Sweet Pea, Daisy
May	Emerald	Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn
June	Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite	Rose, Honeysuckle
July	Ruby	Larkspur, Water Lily
August	Peridot, Sardonyx	Poppy, Gladiolus
September	Sapphire	Aster, Morning Glory
October	Opal, Tourmaline	Calendula, Cosmos
November	Topaz	Chrysanthemum
December	Turquoise	Narcissus, Holly

The Meaning of Colors

Some common beliefs of the meanings of colors are:

Primary Colors: associated with Strength

Mixing complementary Colors: creates excitement & energy

Yellows and Oranges:denotes warmth and light

Blues and Greens: denotes soothing influences and coolness

Purples: mixed with blues give the illusion of mystery and the unknown

Black: is a Protective color. It absorbs negative influences and protects the wearer.

White: is Strength. It derives its power from all colors,which it contains.Denotes strengt of the spirit,also innocence and purity.

Red:is raw energy,fire,life.Red is protection from the evil eye,and lifts your spirits. It's love,magnetism and good luck.

Scarlet Red:Emotion,anger

Deep Crimson: Animal-like Passion

Bright Red: Courage,confidence

Orange: Vitality, Success,friendship,attraction,adaptability. The fire of red,tempered with the logic of yellow.

Yellow:Self-awareness and knowledge.Success,creativity,quick luck,activity, and intelligence. Considered unlucky for Actors. Yellow ia the color of feminine strength.

Light Yellow: Common Sense.

Green:Growth,the Earth. Love and hope,and generosity. Green is compassion,healing and growth,good health.Green is also considered lucky to attract money, and is unlucky on Thursday.

Blue:Serenity ,calmness,good health,truth,harmony at home. Blue is considered "Heaven's Color".

Indigo:Wisdom,to know all; to gain insight.

Violet: Leadership,enlightenment,understanding. The spirit at its best, overcoming bad habits. Power, high energy,high honors,progress,motivation,self control.

Brown: Worldly wisdom

Pink: Femininity,sweetness,youth,love,affection,unselfishness.

Lucky colors have been associated with different days of the week:

Monday Blue Hopeful Day

Tuesday Pink True Love Day

Wednesday Yellow Wisdom Day

Thursday Orange Intuition Day

Friday Green Lucky Day

Saturday Black & White Organization Day

Sunday Orchid(Lavender) Spirituality Day

Rose Color Chart

Roses

ROSES all roses symbolize love,

but their colors have special meanings.

Please use the handy Rose Color Chart below

to choose the shade that best matches your feelings.

Red love,passion,respect,courage

Yellow joy,friendship,freedom

Pink happiness,gratitude,appreciation,admiration

Cream thoughtfulness,charm,graciousness

Orange admiration,fascination,enthusiasm,desire

White innocence,purity,secrecy,reverence

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