DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received the following from the grown children of a close friend. Is this the trend now, and is it proper? “Mom and Dad will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this ...

A 50th birthday is kind of a big deal. We’re talking about a half-century of experiences and five decades of fun all leading up to this one special celebration. And since finding the right present for ...

Big anniversary gifts are typically used to celebrate the “milestone” anniversaries: your first anniversary and then every five years spent together, and after your 30th anniversary, every 10 years.

Being 50 years old is a milestone birthday—a golden anniversary of fifty years punctuated with memory, change, and experience. It is not a birthday; it’s commemorating letting a person know that they ...

When it comes to anniversary gifts, most people want to avoid cliche and cheesy and instead opt for sweet and sentimental. Whether it's your first or 50th wedding anniversary (or you're celebrating a ...

No matter how long you and your partner have been a couple, every anniversary is a milestone worth celebrating. Sure, six months together might call for a level of romance (and presents) that’s ...

Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.