Wedding anniversary years have well-established connections now common to most nations: 5th Wood, 10th Tin, 15th Crystal, 20th China, 25th Silver, 30th Pearl, 35th Jade, 40th Ruby, 45th Sapphire, 50th Gold, 60th Diamond, and 70th Platinum. In English speaking countries the first, wooden, gift was cut on the day of celebration and then presented to the wife as a finished article before the next two quarter days had passed. The modern tradition may have originated in medieval Germany where, if a married couple lived to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their wedding, the wife was presented by her friends and neighbours with
A Gift for Jesus American author/ illustrator Tasha Tudor as an artistic inspiration; as well as the illustrations of Joan Walsh Anglund; and Gyo Fujikawa. Another personal favorite of hers is the famous British author/illustrator Beatrix Potter. Summer was cited in the July/August 2010 "Peoria Arts Magazine" as a "creative artist" who calls Central Illinois home. The article discusses her passion for art and sources of inspiration. A Gift for Jesus A Gift for Jesus is a children's religious book, intended for ages 4 to 8, written and illustrated by Joan Summer. A curious young boy has a worry about the upcoming Christmas season