After completing their education, students look forward to their graduation ceremony, and the mortarboard hats, gowns, and diplomas that come with it. For some students, graduation and commencement mark the end of their educational journey. For other students, there's an additional ceremony that's held to celebrate their achievements. This is ...

Congratulations! Your 15th wedding anniversary is a significant milestone. You've been through thick and thin, know your spouse like the back of your hand, and can't wait to spend another fifteen years (or more!) at each other's side. Since it's a big occasion, you'll want to celebrate it in a ...

Whether you're graduating online or virtually, finishing college is a major achievement. You've been through the sleepless nights, mind-boggling exams, and thousand-word papers and now have the cap, gown, and diploma to show for it. As with most ceremonies, there are a few traditions that are associated with graduation, some ...

The pandemic has put a damper on so many of our plans this year, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating the momentous events in life entirely. The internet allows friends, family, and acquaintances to gather virtually from the safety and comfort of their own homes. If you ...

Retirement is exciting, but it's also daunting. On one hand, you get to stop working and spend the rest of your life relaxing, having fun, and spending time with family. At the same time, it can be nerve-wracking to suddenly leave work behind and start a brand-new chapter in your ...

Anniversaries are a major milestone, whether they're celebrating the 5th, 25th, or 50th year of a couple's life together. While it's custom to celebrate your own anniversary, there's one other couple whose marriage you might want to celebrate—your parents'! The loving guidance of your parents is, in part, what made ...

Your anniversary is a once-a-year celebration with the person you love. The longer you spend together, the more it tends to sneak up on you. It is not always easy to come up with fun, creative ways to celebrate. Anniversaries typically entail a fancier-than-usual dinner and a brief exchange of ...

Wedding anniversaries are intimate, unique holidays meant only for two. As a husband or wife, you play the most important role in making this day special for your counterpart. And while you need not follow every tradition exactly, there are certain overarching gifting guidelines that keep you focused on your ...

Your first anniversary as a couple is a big milestone. Sometimes, that first year is a steep learning curve that surprises you, completely changing the tenor of your relationship. Other times, it’s smooth sailing and you feel like time together flies by. Regardless, you likely grew closer to your spouse ...

Employee retirement is a natural part of the lifecycle of a workplace. Just as new employees join your team and perhaps begin their careers, others phase out of a full-time career while they’re with you. It’s important to celebrate outgoing coworkers’ character and accomplishments as they begin to facilitate their ...