Anniversary facts for kids
An anniversary is a special day when people remember or celebrate something important that happened on the same date in a past year. Think of it like a yearly reminder of a big event.
The most common anniversary is a birthday. This is when we celebrate the day someone was born, every year. The very first anniversary of something happens exactly one year after the event. The word "anniversary" was first used by the Catholic Church to remember important saints.
Other common anniversaries include wedding anniversaries, which celebrate the day a couple got married. Some people also remember the day someone passed away, which is called a death anniversary.
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What Kinds of Anniversaries Do We Celebrate?
Many countries around the world celebrate special national anniversaries. These can be:
- The day a nation became independent.
- The day a new constitution was adopted.
- The coronation day of a king or queen.
These national anniversaries are often big celebrations for everyone in the country.
Special Names for Anniversaries
Anniversaries have different names based on how many years have passed. These names often come from Latin words.
- A biennial anniversary means two years have passed.
- A decennial anniversary means ten years have passed.
- A centennial anniversary means 100 years have passed.
For example, a country might have a huge party for its 100th anniversary of becoming independent.
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Images for kids
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On the 40th anniversary of his reign, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden toasts the city's Mayor in front of Stockholm Palace.
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Memorial plaque presented by the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission, 1951
See also
In Spanish: Aniversario para niños
