Thirteen year marriage is a lace marriage. This term originated in the United States and is currently the mainstream term for thirteen year marriages in China. The reason why lace is used to describe a thirteen year marriage is because lace is very beautiful and has the function of decorating and protecting clothes, just like how couples still care for each other after thirteen years, and their love life is stable and touching. However, in France, the thirteenth anniversary of marriage is known as the Lily of the Valley wedding, as they consider it a symbol of luck.
1、 Why is it called a lace wedding
Life is a grand journey, with only ourselves as the protagonists. Other people on this journey adorn our lives like lace, especially our partners. Only by cherishing and caring for each other can we support each other until the end. In addition, lace wedding also has the beautiful meaning of "flowers bloom, flowers wither, hearts remain unchanged", referring to the ups and downs and constant adjustment between two people in their 13 year marriage life. Although life has become increasingly plain, their love for each other remains unchanged, as beautiful as lace.
2、 Why is it called Linglan Marriage
The French people often exchange gifts of lily of the valley on important festivals and commemorative days. The flower language of lily of the valley is "happiness returns", so lily of the valley represents luck and also contains blessings and love for lovers. Comparing a thirteen year marriage to a lily of the valley marriage means telling my lover that meeting you is the luck of my life.
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