Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A diamond jubilee celebrates the 60th anniversary of a significant event related to a person (e.g. accession to the throne or wedding, among others) [1] or the 60th anniversary of an institution's founding. The term is also used for 75th anniversaries, [2] [3] [4] although the human lifespan makes this usage more common for institutions. [5]
The year 2012 marked the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II being the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. The only diamond jubilee celebration for any of Elizabeth's predecessors was in 1897, for Queen Victoria .
Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home by Emily Post, published in 1922, contained suggestions for wedding anniversary gifts for 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, and 75 years. [12] Wedding anniversary gift suggestions for other years were added in later editions and publications; they now comprise what is referred to as the ...
Smaller festivals sometimes occurred on the 5th years between these. For modern monarchs, the dates are typically connected with precious metals and gemstones: Silver jubilee, for a 25th anniversary. [2] Ruby jubilee, for a 40th anniversary. [3] Golden jubilee, for a 50th anniversary. [4] Diamond jubilee, for either a 60th [5] [6] or 75th [5 ...
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria began on Sunday, 20 June 1897, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Celebrations to honour the grand occasion — the first Diamond Jubilee of any British monarch — showcased the Queen's role as 'mother' of the British Empire and its Dominions. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal. Police ...
The start of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations coincide with a significant anniversary for the monarch – her Coronation Day. Sixty nine years ago, Elizabeth II was crowned in religious ceremony ...
25th anniversary: silver; 40th anniversary: ruby; 50th anniversary: gold; 60th anniversary: diamond; 70th anniversary: platinum; In English-speaking countries, the fifth-year gift (wood) was cut on the day of celebration and then presented to the wife as a finished item before the next two quarter days had passed. [citation needed]
60th Anniversary: Diamond White. Diamond white signifies brilliance, purity and rare beauty. ... Years 1-10 1st Anniversary: Gold or Yellow. Ah, the early days! Gold or yellow symbolizes optimism ...