7/31    My parents have an important anniversary coming up. Is it usually
        expected for kids to do anything for their parents anniversary?
        I never did a thing for any previous one.
        \_ Whether it's expected or not, if you appreciate what they did for
           you and have the resources to do so, it's a wonderful gesture to
           help celebrate their anniversary.
           \_ The above advice is excellent, and need not only apply to your
              parents' anniversary. Which anniversary are they celebrating?
              \_ Yeah that did put things in nice perspective... although I'm
                 just pretty bad with gifts etc. in general. It's hard enough
                 for me to shop for myself. I think it is their 40th.
                 \_ Is it this year? The 40th anniversary is Ruby; my bros.
                    and I pitched in to buy my parents a bottle of 1966 Port
                    from K&L (about $100 with shipping). Even if your parents
                    don't drink, it's a ruby-colored present of some value
                    with the year 1966 displayed prominently on it. --erikred
                    \- i've got to disagree ... if i gave this to my parents
                       they would think it was stupid ... worse even than
                       a kermit lynch gift certificate. a narrow gift like
                       when you know they will have some appreciation of it.
        \_ No.  An anniversary is for the couple only.  You wouldn't want
           to walk in on your parents humping, would you? -proud American
                       a kermit lynch gift certificate :-).
                       to say something constructive: 1. do you have siblings?
                       if so, seems clear you should coordinate. 2. i think
                       you also may want to decide whether to have an event
                       or give them an object. event = small party, dinner
                       with the extended family and friends etc. i suppose
                       different people are sentimental in different ways
                       and you're in the best position to know what your
                       folks would appreciate ... some parents would love
                       a subsidized weekend B&B trip to the wine country ...
                       others would rather spend and evening with their
                       kids who live around the country etc.
        \_ Dude, don't break tradition.  Do nothing.  -proud American