词汇 | golden wedding anniversary |
词源 | golden wedding anniversary. The 50th wedding anniversary of two living partners is called the golden anniversary because of the German medieval custom of presenting one’s wife with a wreath of gold. This idea, elaborated upon over the years, led to the giving of anniversary gifts ranging from cotton to gold and diamonds. |
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