It is traditional to give china as 20th wedding anniversary gifts. In the modern anniversary list china is given as a 2nd anniversary gift. Choosing china gifts may see you having a smashing time.
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China Flowers
Purchase a bouquet made of china flowers. Some of the famous potteries produce pieces with flower bouquets on them.
China Cup and Saucer
Purchase a pair of commemorative cups and saucers. These are available for various celebrations so you should be able to purchase suitable 20th wedding anniversary gifts for the couple.
Flowers in a China Vase
Purchase a bouquet of flowers and place them in a suitable china vase. The person you are giving them to will not need to find a vase to place them in. The flowers as they have not been out of water for too long should have a longer life.
There are many different types of commemorative items available such as plates and vases. You could have them personalized with the names and date.
Figurines
Start a collection by purchasing a collectible figurine. There are many different ones to choose from.
China / Ceramic Picture Frames
There are companies that provide ceramic / china picture frames. Some even personalize them. These will look great with that special photograph.
China Tea Service
Treat yourselves to a new dinner or tea service. Let the family help by adding pieces to the collection.
Porcelain Dolls
Give something different. Find a collectible porcelain doll. It may be that only the head hands and feet are made of porcelain.
Vacation
Why not treat yourselves to a holiday in China? Visit the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army. An experience of a life time.
China Mugs
Many different mugs available. These include mugs that you are able to decorate yourself. You may wish to purchase a commemorative mug celebrating an occasion from the year the couple married or the year of their 20th wedding anniversary. If the couple are keen gardeners then there are mugs that have coasters which are designed to cover the mug to stop insects etc. falling in the mug whilst you are doing the necessary work to the plants.
Afternoon Tea
Surprise the happy couple by taking them to a restaurant or hotel that serves afternoon teas. Served on their very best china with music played, which is often live, creates a great atmosphere for this special occasion.
Chinese Meal
Treat yourselves to a Chinese meal, a slightly different China, but fun all the same. Invite your family and friends to join in the celebration.
We hope this has given you some ideas for unique 20th wedding anniversary gifts. We will be up dating this page with more suggestions on a regular basis. Please visit and take a look.
Facts about China
Fine china is known as porcelain or bone china. Bone china is produced by adding bone ash to china clay. China clay largely contains the mineral kaolin.
Porcelain is used to make wares for the table and kitchen, sanitary wares, decorative wares, and objects of fine art. Its high resistance to the passage of electricity makes porcelain an excellent insulating material. Porcelain is also used in dentistry to make false teeth, caps and crowns.
The earliest porcelains originated in China possibly around 25-220 AD.