Traditional, Modern and Symbolic Anniversary Gifts
Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 42nd wedding anniversary in countries around the world…
| Traditional Gift – UK |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – US |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Australia |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Canada |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Spain |  | Jasper |
| Traditional Gift – Germany |  | Garnet |
| Traditional Gift – France |  | Pearl |
| Traditional Gift – Italy |  | Jasper |
| Flower Gift |  | Mixed floral bouquet |
| Gemstone Gift |  | Jasper |
| Modern Gift |  | Home Theme |
Page Index
- About 42nd Wedding Anniversaries
- How to Celebrate a 42nd Wedding Anniversary
- Common Questions About the 42nd Wedding Anniversary
- 42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
- 42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
- 42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and Parents
About 42nd Wedding Anniversaries
Bearing in mind that the 42nd wedding anniversary is not traditionally represented by any symbols, gemstones or flowers, how about celebrating this year with a modern-day gift?
Property improvements, for example… Under no circumstances does this mean the celebrations are any less important than others. Simply that, after 42 years together, it is still vital to stay creative, always adding fresh ideas to the mix.
How to Celebrate a 42nd Wedding Anniversary
This doozy of a contemporary symbol could take many different spins… Really push the boat out and buy a holiday property, or carry out some major improvements to your current home.
One quirky idea would be to buy a new garden shed for your collection of tools, or a new greenhouse to pot those special plants and seeds you have gathered over the years.
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42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple
Your celebrations do not have to be extravagant or follow the modern theme of property improvements.
They could instead be an intimate dinner for two at a favourite restaurant. Or, depending on the time of year you were married, why not enjoy a picnic at a treasured romantic setting you visited on a previous anniversary?
As there is no particular flower connected to this date, a bouquet of 42 flowers made up with a mix of flowers associated with previous anniversaries would make a thoughtful and romantic gesture.
Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” Quoted by: Oliver Wendell Holmes
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 42nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Q: What is the 42nd wedding anniversary called?
A: The 42nd wedding anniversary is does not have a name associated with it.
Q: What is the 42nd wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 42nd wedding anniversary gemstone is the Jasper. A stone of physical strength and energy, Red Jasper carries an energy, or vibration of peace, calm, and tranquillity.
Q: What is the 42nd wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 42nd wedding anniversary is not symbolised traditionally but we can use the gemstone Jasper or the modern home theme gift.
Q: What does the 42nd wedding anniversary mean?
A: The 42nd wedding anniversary does not have a meaning but like any couple who reach these years together must be doing something right.
Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 42nd wedding anniversary?
A: There is no traditional gift for the 42nd wedding anniversary, however the modern gift is the home theme, must be a party in the planning.
Q: What is the 42nd year anniversary flower?
A: The 42nd wedding anniversary flower is not specific for this year, a mixed floral bouquet is recommended and this should include your loved ones favourite blooms.
42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
What can I buy my husband for our 42nd wedding anniversary?
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We have included some sports equipment in our gift ideas below. Is your partner a fisherman or someone who likes to walk and needs some new outdoor-wear clothing? Check out our suggestions…
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42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
What should I buy my wife on our 42nd wedding anniversary?
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Experience days make a great gift for him, her, parents and friends celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary.
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42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, Parents… and Other Couples
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- Location visit
- Travel and activity gift vouchers
- Adventure days
- Food and drink (afternoon tea for two)
- Sports accessories (golf balls, tennis balls, apparel, etc.)
Jewellery
The traditional 42nd wedding anniversary gemstone is jasper.
- Earrings
- Pendants
- Rings
- Necklace
- Tie Pin
- Cufflinks
Something Different & Unique
- Arrange a tour of stately homes, in keeping with the modern-day 42nd anniversary property theme.
- Visit a home décor and design exhibition for new ideas.
- Redesign your property or garden.
- Splash out on a new state-of-the-art kitchen.
- Take in a theatre show, not just any one but travelling to New York’s 42nd Street – well-known for its theatres.
Finally… an update on how your special moments together are adding up. On the 42nd anniversary of your marriage you would have been married for 15,330 days or 367,920 hours or 22,075,200 minutes, which is over 1,324 million seconds!
However, as we always say, the numbers only tell a small part of the story. The most important chapter is how you celebrate another year together, making sure the occasion is rich with love and romance.
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About The Author
This page has been written by Justin Aldridge. Justin is passionate about helping couples to make their anniversary as special as possible. Justin enjoys being creative and coming up with different and inspiring ideas for couples to celebrate their anniversary in style each year.
I loved the creativity of the theater on 42nd street. You guys must be drinking great wine as we are!?
Hello my name is Kevin I am trying to find out what the anniversary of the 42nd is as 2 of my sisters have been married that long this year and I would like to buy them something special, would you happen to know what the anniversary is please thanks Kevin.
Hi, Well no gift really for 42 years. Maybe a request on the local radio for a fave tune of theirs. Also you can not go wrong with flowers or a theatre token. Good luck.
Mines and my wife’s 42 wedding anniversary will be on 12/12/2018. We have no money to celebrate it grandly. What can we do?
Hi Ramachandran! Wow 42 years, congratulations! You could buy your wife a mixed bouquet of flowers or a range of special cadbury chocolates for less than 20 pounds. An original gift would be the personalised champagne flutes for less than 30 pounds. If you are looking to celebrate with an experience, the luxury dining found above is perfect and only costs 50 pounds for both of you! If you have more money to spend, the luxury spa day for two or any other of the experiences mentioned above would be great gifts. I hope this helped!
Suggest a picnic with maybe champagne AND you should take the time to take post it notes or some similar pieces of paper and write things you can remember such as your (hers too) favorite song at the time, favorite movie, color, place to go, favorite date, best friends at the time, restaurant, free time activity, song, ETC. Anything that you remember about that time in your lives…. flowers, neighbors ,
Great idea!