I'm not aware of current practice in Australia but, say half a century or so ago, silver, ruby and golden wedding anniversaries were usually celebrated and with gifts.
Possibly in more recent years they might involve a family reunion, and eating and drinking.
--Previous Message-- : Thanks for the information, Veezee! What a : nice 25th anniversary present from the King. : In your readings about the Queen Mother, : did the King give her anything else or was : it just this brooch? Also, I wonder if QM : also received other 25th wedding anniversary : presents from other groups. : : I am just thinking of Queen Alexandra : receiving the Russian fringe tiara from the : Ladies of Society for her silver wedding : anniversary. : : Did QEII receive anything from her husband : on their 25th wedding anniversary? : : Board members, is it common in your : respective countries/families to give a : wedding couple presents for their silver : wedding anniversary? All these discussions : just made me wonder about this. : : : --Previous Message-- : It is not a Greville piece! It is a 25th : anniversary present. : :