It is hard to deny the impact that social media has had on culture as a whole. It seems that every couple of years, a brand new platform emerges and gives a voice to a generation. TikTok, for example, has fast become one of the most popular apps to come about in recent times. While many people associate the platform with coordinated dances, humorous lipreads, and educational info dumps, the app has also had a massive impact on the wedding industry. Specifically, couples are using this social media option as a way of discovering new and exciting registry gifts.
If you’re looking for some exciting additions to include on your own wedding registry, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your options. Review these items made popular by TikTok and see how you can get more out of your gift experience.
Colorful Stemware On Social Media
Glassware and stemware have long been essential items to add to a registry list. However, the trend had always revolved around purchasing traditional options that the couple can use for many years to come. After many TikTok users began posting themselves drinking out of stemware with color-tinted glass, however, it introduced couples to a much more vibrant option. If you’re looking to add a few unique pieces to your gift list, consider colored drinkware produced by trusted brands like Estelle. Whether you use the glasses or merely keep them as decoration, you will appreciate the aesthetic offered.
Broom-Vacuum Hybrid
Many couples purchase a first home after tying the knot. For this reason, nearlyweds have often found it sensible to add certain gadgets and appliances to wedding registries in order to cut back on how much they will have to spend on essentials down the line. Thanks to social media, a brand new device has been introduced in terms of keeping homes clean: a broom-vacuum hybrid. As the name suggests, this device is a combination of both a vacuum cleaner and a broom. When you’re looking to make cleanup a snap, this is a device worth considering.
Digital Projector Rising On Social media
Once upon a time, projectors were a very common item to gift to couples for their weddings. Before the age of the internet and digital photography, couples would use projectors as a way of showing friends and family images from their honeymoons and other important vacations. Though the trend went away with the advent of digital cameras, TikTok has seen a huge resurgence in the popularity of projectors. Whether you’re looking for a retro way to project your pics or you want to host a movie night in your home, a digital projector may be the perfect addition to your list.
Music Displays
Though far from the most convenient way of listening to music in the current day and age, records have remained popular among audiophiles and collectors for decades. This has been made apparent with the younger generation, as countless TikTok posts center around playing records. One fun piece of décor that has emerged from the app is a frame that can be used to display a record currently being played. The “now playing” frame is an affordable and fun item to add to your registry, whether you actually play your records or you simply like to display the cover art.
Juice Anywhere
Some people are constantly on the go. For this reason, it makes sense that plenty of TikTok videos are centered around ways to make travel easier and more fun. If you’re someone who loves the taste of fresh juice, then a travel juicer you can take wherever you go is a helpful addition to consider.
Though TikTok and other social media platforms are used for a variety of reasons, plenty of couples have been scouring the apps in order to find fun and exciting gift options. Consider the options listed here or dive into the app yourself to find something unique to add to your list.
Exchanging gifts with your partner before the wedding is something many couples choose to do and can be another opportunity to bond.
Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind. With so many different tasks to focus on, it may be easy for you to lose sight of your partner through it all. Therefore, it can be helpful to slow down every so often and consider what you can do to show your affection. Wedding gifts might be common for guests to bring to the reception, but many couples are unsure of whether they should be getting gifts for each other.
If you’re looking for a way to show your future spouse how much you care, a gift might be the right idea. Think about these ideas and see whether or not giving a present is something you should do.
Traditions and Considerations
In some communities, couples have been known to exchange gifts as part of a tradition. Usually, the couple will do this in private sometime before the ceremony. If you want to exchange a gift with your partner, a good time to consider doing it is after the rehearsal dinner when you have a bit of time alone together. Whether or not it is a tradition for your family, these gifts are often small. Since you’re spending a good amount on the wedding, sentimental gifts can easily trump lavish ones.
It is also a good idea to have an open discussion about gifts with your significant other before you buy anything. Without talking through the decision in advance, you might buy something and make your partner feel bad for not getting anything for you in return. Having a chat about this can also help you set a budget and other parameters. This will make it easier to find a simple present that you can exchange before tying the knot.
Gift Ideas for your Partner
As mentioned, you want to be simple with your gifts. There’s no need to spend a small fortune. Instead, think about how you can make the biggest impact while spending the least amount of money. Sentimental items such as a photo in a nice frame can do wonders. Your wedding is bound to make you and your significant other feel a bit emotional. A sweet present will land in the right way and help you appreciate all the time you’ve spent with your partner.
You can also get something that is very specific to your needs at the moment. If you plan on taking your honeymoon to Europe, then consider buying your significant other a universal adapter for phones. This is a silly and important item for getting a phone to charge in a European outlet and it can be the ideal thing to give to your partner before embarking on your journey together as a married couple. You know your significant other better than most, so use this information to find a sensible and small present.
No Gifts
You and your partner might also feel like you don’t need to exchange gifts. Instead, simply spend a little time alone together before the wedding. Have a meal and discuss your excitement for the future or reminisce about how you first met. Take a selfie during this dinner out so that you can remember the event. You could write a thoughtful note that discusses how happy you are in your relationship or what you like about the other person. There are many little gestures that can take the place of a present.
Giving a gift to your significant other can be a wonderful way to show your appreciation before your wedding, but it is far from required. Take your time and speak with your partner about whether or not you should have an exchange. Do what works for the both of you.
The idea of Santa Claus can change greatly throughout the world.
Whether you live in Australia, Hungary, Brazil or Canada, the tradition of gifts during the holiday season is loved by everyone. Children and adults all love giving and receiving brightly wrapped presents. The character that brings those gifts might be Santa Claus here in North America, but he isn’t necessarily known by that name in other countries.
France and Belgium – Pere Noel
Brazil – Papai Noel
Italy – Babbo Natale
United Kingdom – Father Christmas
Sweden – Jultomten (Christmas Brownie)
Russia – Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost)
Hawaii – Kanakaloka
Turkey – Noel Baba
Saint Nicholas, who is considered to be the original Santa Claus, was born in a Turkish town during the third century. He was a devout Christian. His family died in an epidemic when Nicholas was quite young, but they left him a great deal of wealth. He used his inheritance to benefit the needy and the sick. He became known for his generosity, his love of children and his concern for ships and sailors. Nicholas was made a bishop in the church.
Nicholas was persecuted for his faith, as were many Christians in this time period. He was imprisoned for a while because he was a bishop in the church. However, we do know that he attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. This was the first Ecumenical Church Council, which was called to preserve the church. He died on December 6, 343 AD (December 19 on the Julian Calendar), and this date is now celebrated in his honor.
The custom of leaving gifts in the stockings or shoes is from a legend about Saint Nicholas saving three young girls who didn’t have a dowry. The family was poor, and the father didn’t have anything to offer prospective husbands for his daughters. It was possible that the girls would be sold into slavery, but three different times, a bag of gold was tossed into the family’s window and said to have landed in a shoe in front of the fire. The daughters were saved. Children began leaving stockings and shoes out and waiting for gifts from Saint Nicholas.
Thousands of churches are named for St. Nicholas. He is the patron saint of sailors. When Nicholas died, it’s said that manna formed in his grave. It was a liquid substance, believed to have healing powers. This magnified his legend. Both Protestants and Catholics celebrate his memory. He is a model of generosity and compassion.
Celebrating Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas, or “Sinnterklaas” as he is known in Dutch, came to North America as Europeans settled in the new land. Traditions became mixed up with so many cultural influences. Gift-giving is associated with Saint Nicholas and the Three Wise Men, or Magi. It was German and Scandinavian influences that favored celebrating December 24 as the holiday.
Traditionally, children hang stockings by a chimney, but in Brazil, where homes may not have chimneys, it’s common for shoes to be left outside to be filled with sweets. In Italy, La Befana, a Pagan character who arrives during the Christmas season, brings sweets and dried fruit to those children she deems good. All others get a lump of coal as a sign of her displeasure with their behavior.
Ded Moroz and his granddaughter Sengurochka (Snow Girl) come to the territories of Eastern Europe on a sleigh drawn by three horses. Ded Moroz rewards the honest and hardworking people with gifts and sweets. He punishes the ones who are lazy and immoral.
Take some time this holiday season to learn more about different customs around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule or Kwanza. We all need to understand how our neighbors celebrate to appreciate diversity.
It is hard to deny the impact that social media has had on culture as a whole. It seems that every couple of years, a brand new platform emerges and gives a voice to a generation. TikTok, for example, has fast become one of the most popular apps to come about in recent times. While many people associate the platform with coordinated dances, humorous lipreads, and educational info dumps, the app has also had a massive impact on the wedding industry. Specifically, couples are using this social media option as a way of discovering new and exciting registry gifts.
If you’re looking for some exciting additions to include on your own wedding registry, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your options. Review these items made popular by TikTok and see how you can get more out of your gift experience.
Colorful Stemware On Social Media
Glassware and stemware have long been essential items to add to a registry list. However, the trend had always revolved around purchasing traditional options that the couple can use for many years to come. After many TikTok users began posting themselves drinking out of stemware with color-tinted glass, however, it introduced couples to a much more vibrant option. If you’re looking to add a few unique pieces to your gift list, consider colored drinkware produced by trusted brands like Estelle. Whether you use the glasses or merely keep them as decoration, you will appreciate the aesthetic offered.
Broom-Vacuum Hybrid
Many couples purchase a first home after tying the knot. For this reason, nearlyweds have often found it sensible to add certain gadgets and appliances to wedding registries in order to cut back on how much they will have to spend on essentials down the line. Thanks to social media, a brand new device has been introduced in terms of keeping homes clean: a broom-vacuum hybrid. As the name suggests, this device is a combination of both a vacuum cleaner and a broom. When you’re looking to make cleanup a snap, this is a device worth considering.
Digital Projector Rising On Social media
Once upon a time, projectors were a very common item to gift to couples for their weddings. Before the age of the internet and digital photography, couples would use projectors as a way of showing friends and family images from their honeymoons and other important vacations. Though the trend went away with the advent of digital cameras, TikTok has seen a huge resurgence in the popularity of projectors. Whether you’re looking for a retro way to project your pics or you want to host a movie night in your home, a digital projector may be the perfect addition to your list.
Music Displays
Though far from the most convenient way of listening to music in the current day and age, records have remained popular among audiophiles and collectors for decades. This has been made apparent with the younger generation, as countless TikTok posts center around playing records. One fun piece of décor that has emerged from the app is a frame that can be used to display a record currently being played. The “now playing” frame is an affordable and fun item to add to your registry, whether you actually play your records or you simply like to display the cover art.
Juice Anywhere
Some people are constantly on the go. For this reason, it makes sense that plenty of TikTok videos are centered around ways to make travel easier and more fun. If you’re someone who loves the taste of fresh juice, then a travel juicer you can take wherever you go is a helpful addition to consider.
Though TikTok and other social media platforms are used for a variety of reasons, plenty of couples have been scouring the apps in order to find fun and exciting gift options. Consider the options listed here or dive into the app yourself to find something unique to add to your list.
Exchanging gifts with your partner before the wedding is something many couples choose to do and can be another opportunity to bond.
Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind. With so many different tasks to focus on, it may be easy for you to lose sight of your partner through it all. Therefore, it can be helpful to slow down every so often and consider what you can do to show your affection. Wedding gifts might be common for guests to bring to the reception, but many couples are unsure of whether they should be getting gifts for each other.
If you’re looking for a way to show your future spouse how much you care, a gift might be the right idea. Think about these ideas and see whether or not giving a present is something you should do.
Traditions and Considerations
In some communities, couples have been known to exchange gifts as part of a tradition. Usually, the couple will do this in private sometime before the ceremony. If you want to exchange a gift with your partner, a good time to consider doing it is after the rehearsal dinner when you have a bit of time alone together. Whether or not it is a tradition for your family, these gifts are often small. Since you’re spending a good amount on the wedding, sentimental gifts can easily trump lavish ones.
It is also a good idea to have an open discussion about gifts with your significant other before you buy anything. Without talking through the decision in advance, you might buy something and make your partner feel bad for not getting anything for you in return. Having a chat about this can also help you set a budget and other parameters. This will make it easier to find a simple present that you can exchange before tying the knot.
Gift Ideas for your Partner
As mentioned, you want to be simple with your gifts. There’s no need to spend a small fortune. Instead, think about how you can make the biggest impact while spending the least amount of money. Sentimental items such as a photo in a nice frame can do wonders. Your wedding is bound to make you and your significant other feel a bit emotional. A sweet present will land in the right way and help you appreciate all the time you’ve spent with your partner.
You can also get something that is very specific to your needs at the moment. If you plan on taking your honeymoon to Europe, then consider buying your significant other a universal adapter for phones. This is a silly and important item for getting a phone to charge in a European outlet and it can be the ideal thing to give to your partner before embarking on your journey together as a married couple. You know your significant other better than most, so use this information to find a sensible and small present.
No Gifts
You and your partner might also feel like you don’t need to exchange gifts. Instead, simply spend a little time alone together before the wedding. Have a meal and discuss your excitement for the future or reminisce about how you first met. Take a selfie during this dinner out so that you can remember the event. You could write a thoughtful note that discusses how happy you are in your relationship or what you like about the other person. There are many little gestures that can take the place of a present.
Giving a gift to your significant other can be a wonderful way to show your appreciation before your wedding, but it is far from required. Take your time and speak with your partner about whether or not you should have an exchange. Do what works for the both of you.
The idea of Santa Claus can change greatly throughout the world.
Whether you live in Australia, Hungary, Brazil or Canada, the tradition of gifts during the holiday season is loved by everyone. Children and adults all love giving and receiving brightly wrapped presents. The character that brings those gifts might be Santa Claus here in North America, but he isn’t necessarily known by that name in other countries.
France and Belgium – Pere Noel
Brazil – Papai Noel
Italy – Babbo Natale
United Kingdom – Father Christmas
Sweden – Jultomten (Christmas Brownie)
Russia – Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost)
Hawaii – Kanakaloka
Turkey – Noel Baba
Saint Nicholas, who is considered to be the original Santa Claus, was born in a Turkish town during the third century. He was a devout Christian. His family died in an epidemic when Nicholas was quite young, but they left him a great deal of wealth. He used his inheritance to benefit the needy and the sick. He became known for his generosity, his love of children and his concern for ships and sailors. Nicholas was made a bishop in the church.
Nicholas was persecuted for his faith, as were many Christians in this time period. He was imprisoned for a while because he was a bishop in the church. However, we do know that he attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. This was the first Ecumenical Church Council, which was called to preserve the church. He died on December 6, 343 AD (December 19 on the Julian Calendar), and this date is now celebrated in his honor.
The custom of leaving gifts in the stockings or shoes is from a legend about Saint Nicholas saving three young girls who didn’t have a dowry. The family was poor, and the father didn’t have anything to offer prospective husbands for his daughters. It was possible that the girls would be sold into slavery, but three different times, a bag of gold was tossed into the family’s window and said to have landed in a shoe in front of the fire. The daughters were saved. Children began leaving stockings and shoes out and waiting for gifts from Saint Nicholas.
Thousands of churches are named for St. Nicholas. He is the patron saint of sailors. When Nicholas died, it’s said that manna formed in his grave. It was a liquid substance, believed to have healing powers. This magnified his legend. Both Protestants and Catholics celebrate his memory. He is a model of generosity and compassion.
Celebrating Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas, or “Sinnterklaas” as he is known in Dutch, came to North America as Europeans settled in the new land. Traditions became mixed up with so many cultural influences. Gift-giving is associated with Saint Nicholas and the Three Wise Men, or Magi. It was German and Scandinavian influences that favored celebrating December 24 as the holiday.
Traditionally, children hang stockings by a chimney, but in Brazil, where homes may not have chimneys, it’s common for shoes to be left outside to be filled with sweets. In Italy, La Befana, a Pagan character who arrives during the Christmas season, brings sweets and dried fruit to those children she deems good. All others get a lump of coal as a sign of her displeasure with their behavior.
Ded Moroz and his granddaughter Sengurochka (Snow Girl) come to the territories of Eastern Europe on a sleigh drawn by three horses. Ded Moroz rewards the honest and hardworking people with gifts and sweets. He punishes the ones who are lazy and immoral.
Take some time this holiday season to learn more about different customs around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule or Kwanza. We all need to understand how our neighbors celebrate to appreciate diversity.
