SPECIAL DAYS TO REMEMBER
| 14 February |
St. Valentines Day |
| 17 March |
St. Patrick's Day |
| 13 May |
Mother's Day |
| 17 June |
Father's Day |
| 05 September |
Secretaries' Day |
| 07 September |
Casual Day |
| 16 October |
Boss' Day |
BIRTHSTONES & FLOWERS
| January |
Garnet |
Carnation |
| February |
Amethyst |
Violet |
| March |
Bloodstone |
Jonquil |
| April |
Diamond |
Sweet Pea |
| May |
Emerald |
Lily of the Valley |
| June |
Pearl |
Rose |
| July |
Ruby |
Larkspur |
| August |
Sardonyx |
Gladiolus |
| September |
Sapphire |
Astyr |
| October |
Opal |
Calendula |
| November |
Topaz |
Chrysanthemum |
| December |
Turquoise |
Narcissus |
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES (TRADITIONAL)
The custom regarding the observance of wedding
anniversaries varies from country to country, but the following are widely accepted as the
norm.
| 01 |
Paper |
14 |
Ivory |
| 02 |
Calico (or cotton) |
15 |
Crystal |
| 03 |
Leather (or muslin) |
20 |
China |
| 04 |
Silk |
25 |
Silver |
| 05 |
Wood |
30 |
Pearl |
| 06 |
Iron |
35 |
Coral (or Jade) |
| 07 |
Copper (or wool) |
40 |
Ruby |
| 08 |
Electrical (or bronze) |
45 |
Sapphire |
| 09 |
Pottery |
50 |
Gold |
| 10 |
Tin (or aluminium) |
55 |
Emerald |
| 11 |
Steel |
60 |
Diamond |
| 12 |
Linen (or silk) |
75 |
Platinum |
| 13 |
Lace |
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