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Dear R:Believe it or not, gifts made of leather are traditional for year three. While this may not be the most romantic of themes, you certainly have your pick of great gifts to present to your man: leather jacket, leather shoes, leather desk accessories, leather organizer or Palm Pilot case, leather briefcase, leather gloves to keep him warm in winter, and so on. Then again, you could also use your imagination and present him with something a bit more racy!
In case you're wondering and for future reference, here's a list of traditional gifts for every year of your wonderful life together:
First: Paper
Second: Cotton
Third: Leather
Fourth: Linen
Fifth: Wood
Sixth: Iron
Seventh: Copper
Eighth: Bronze
Ninth: Pottery
Tenth: Tin or aluminum
Eleventh: Steel
Twelfth: Silk
Thirteenth: Lace
Fourteenth: Ivory
Fifteenth: Crystal
Sixteenth: Peridot (a dark, yellowish-green gem)
Seventeenth: Watches
Eighteenth: Cat's eye
Nineteenth: Aquamarine
Twentieth: China
Twenty-fifth: Silver
Thirtieth: Pearls
Thirty-fifth: Coral or jade
Fortieth: Rubies
Forty-fifth: Sapphires
Fiftieth: Gold
Fifty-fifth: Emeralds
Sixtieth: Diamonds
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