# Anniversary Gifts...Origin

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 1, 2001, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anniversary-gifts-origin/52731 "2001-02-01T16:47:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 1, 2001, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anniversary-gifts-origin/52731/1 "2001-02-01T16:47:32Z")

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What is the origin of the traditional and modern reccomendations for anniversary gifts?