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very special gift ideas needed ASAP!!!

6 years ago

My sister's probable-to-be daughter-in-law will become an American citizen on Thursday in Boston -- great excitement all 'round! However, what to give to mark the occasion? She's a sweet young woman from Belarus, has lived and worked here for about three years.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I am at a total loss for ideas...

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roarah

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

When my husband became a naturalized citizen I gave him a copy of the federalist Papers. You could also get her tickets to Hamilton if she has not seen it. Or if she has a yard buy her an oak tree to plant roots in her new country.

we a had pot luck party after DH's swearing in where I asked guests to bring a dish from their country of origin with a recipe card and I bond a book of melting pod recipes. It was a wonderful day.

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bpath
6 years ago
I gave my husband a handsome pocket watch with the winged victory on it, in a small display dome. Also red-white-and-blue boxers and a matching Tommy Hilfiger robe that our son now wears. My neighbor gave him a plant with a wooden heart-shaped sign with a flag motif, and they signed the back. We also had a party with a Lee Greenwood CD of American songs. For your niece-in-law, perhaps a nice piece of jewelry, pearl and garnet and sapphire?
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bpath
6 years ago
A flag is always nice, and a small book about its history and how to display it.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
6 years ago
Maybe two pillows, one with the flag of Belarus and one with the US. I found this place on Etsy that can do two different flags - one on each side. Unfortunately, the Belarussian flag does not complement the American one as well as one would like- it's green and red predominantly. Here is the Easy vendor: https://www.etsy.com/listing/215513060/custom-flag-pillow-two-sides-customize?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-home_and_living-home_decor-decorative_pillows&utm_custom1=64d6ae51-00ca-4823-b2d7-ac2ddf9d8ddc&gclid=CN2vl4i3y9QCFYlefgodB0EGBg.

I thought also of coffee table art books focused on American artists or American landscapes.

It sounds like a wonderful celebration in the making.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
6 years ago
A silver frame for a picture of the ceremony or celebration?
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Olychick
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I think a tree is a fabulous gift idea; I think I'd look into "buying" her a tree to be planted in a national forest instead of a trinket. There are other organizations, some international, too, so maybe a tree here and one in Belarus: Arbor Day foundation
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Annie Deighnaugh
6 years ago
Check out Etsy if you think she might like some jewelry made out of old US coins...earrings or a necklace.
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suero
6 years ago
A voter registration form and a list of all her elected officials and their phone and email. And a pin or other trinket to commemorate the occasion.
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roxanna
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you to each of you for some terrific ideas! I have sent them on to my sister. The ceremony is tomorrow in Boston, along with hundreds of other new citizens, family celebration afterwards.
Nothing Left to Say
6 years ago
Congratulations and welcome to her!
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