Meaningful and age-appropriate longevity gifts

1. Respect the elderly, the elderly let age be given

Respect the elderly, the elderly leave their age for them. Illustration photo.

For Vietnamese people, when someone in the family reaches a certain age (usually 70 years old or older), in early spring, children and grandchildren prepare a meal to inform their ancestors, congratulating their grandparents and parents on their longevity. Along with that, the local government and the Association of the Elderly also organize a birthday celebration for the elderly. This is truly meaningful if we know how to organize it properly, solemnly and economically.

2. Meaningful and age-appropriate longevity gifts

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There is nothing more meaningful than making gifts for your grandparents and parents with your own hands. Sometimes it is just scarves for winter use or writing a poem to celebrate your grandparents and parents' birthday. If you are good at housework, some dishes that your grandparents and parents like will be the most meaningful gifts.

Don't forget, with gifts like scarves, paintings or gift boxes... you should choose colors that match your grandparents' and parents' destiny to wish them luck and the best.

- Gift of health

Choosing some nutritious foods such as ginseng, animal extracts or some medicinal wines that help bones in old age is a perfect suggestion. Choosing to buy these gifts shows that you care about your grandparents and parents more than anyone else. Giving health supplements will help grandparents live longer with their children and grandchildren.

- The gift is a decoration

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In human life, everyone is oriented towards 5 words: Happiness, Prosperity, Longevity, Health, and Peace, in which the word Longevity means connecting and unifying the five blessings. Therefore, the most meaningful and age-appropriate gift for longevity is a painting of the word Longevity. This is not only a decorative item but also a wish for grandparents and parents to always be healthy and live long with their children and grandchildren.

In addition, you can also choose meaningful longevity gifts such as bowls, teapots or beautiful flower pots that symbolize luck and health.

Note, when choosing paintings, bonsai or bowls, remember to pay attention to some issues such as: Does the color match the age and destiny of grandparents and parents? Does the bonsai match the age or not to pray for all the best things to come to the elders.

- Longevity painting

Longevity painting.

The word Tho not only symbolizes longevity, this symbol also has the meaning of protecting you from unexpected accidents and helping you to always have good health. In ancient times, the word Tho appeared a lot in architecture such as palaces, private homes of royalty and even the homes of common people. It is considered a symbol that has the effect of increasing the energy of the house, at the same time helping the people living in the house to be protected from bad things.

- Clothes

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Choosing clothes as a birthday gift is also a wonderful gift. When thinking about the upbringing of grandparents and parents, we can immediately see the image of people who are patient, hard-working, and toil day and night to give the best things to their children and grandchildren.

- Blanket or mattress

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For the elderly, a good night's sleep is extremely important. On this occasion of their birthday, you can choose a new set of bedding for them. This will help you take better care of their sleep and keep them warm when winter comes.

A new, soft mattress so that the elderly can have the best, most comfortable sleep every day is also a good suggestion, or a new pillow is also a very delicate care for the elderly.

- Book

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If your grandparents and parents are still lucid and able to read, giving them books as gifts will bring them a lot of joy. During their free time, they will have books as companions and will no longer feel sad or lonely.

You can choose books about life philosophy, funny stories or literary works that the elderly like... This will be a gift with great spiritual value, reading books also helps the elderly train their memory very well.