The Gift in Christmas

On Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm, 5 Comments »

Gift giving has been a widely practiced tradition of the Yuletide Seasons. Though the main reason why we celebrate Christmas is because of honoring the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, modern customs of the holiday now includes gift-giving, church celebrations, and the display of various decorations including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes and holly.

So why did gift giving became so popular in Christmas? There is a poem titled A Visit from Saint Nicholas, in which popularized the tradition of exchanging gifts and seasonal Christmas shopping began to assume economic importance. Visit an online <a href=”http://www.expressregalo.com/category.aspx?scid=21&cid=5″>gift Philippine</a> shop to learn how to buy and send some gifts back in the Philippines.

Saint Nicholas is the common name for Nicholas of Myra, a saint and Bishop of Myra. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus.

Originating from Western culture, where the holiday is characterized by the exchange of gifts among friends and family members, some of the gifts are attributed to a character called Santa Claus

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply “Santa”, is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, brings gifts to good children on Christmas Eve, December 24 or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day). Check out how to send some gifts in the Philippines by visiting an online <a href=”http://www.expressregalo.com/category.aspx?scid=21&cid=5″>gift Philippine</a> shop.

Modern Santa Claus is popularly known as the one that makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior. He then delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other presents to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal or sticks to the naughty children.

Pre-modern representations of the gift-giver from church history and folklore merged with the British character Father Christmas to create the character known to Britons and Americans as Santa Claus.

In other countries, the figure of Saint Nicholas was also blended with local folklore. As an example of the still surviving pagan imagery, in Nordic countries the original bringer of gifts at Christmas time was the Yule Goat, a somewhat startling figure with horns. Visit an online <a href=”http://www.expressregalo.com/category.aspx?scid=21&cid=5″>gift Philippine</a> shop to learn how to send some gift in the Philippines.

Christine Layug

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5 Responses to “The Gift in Christmas”

Michael says:

November 4, 2010 at 7:37 pm

What christmas gift would be good to get for my friend and my family?
I was wondering what christmas gift would be good to get for my friend and my family?

I am working so money is not a problem but I want to know some suggestion what would be the best way to know what to get my family and friends a christmas gift.

This is the first time asking here.
Jennifer says:

November 5, 2010 at 12:39 am

Try to think of something that would be useful to that person, we all have so much "stuff" (nicknack’s and trinkets, candles we don’t burn because they’re too pretty… lol). Despite money not being an issue, gift buying really does add up… and quite unnecessarily too. In this economic time of belt tightening and living within our means, you may make someone feel uncomfortable by getting a pricier item… even if you can afford it.

People always appreciate homemade gifts over bought ones, and treasured more because of the effort involved. My mother has always been crafty, and has an eye for looking at things and figuring out how to make a similar one. She has made beautiful wreaths, topiary trees, pot warmers, candles, baked goods in a designed "elf basket" or "tuxedo box", place-mats, etc. Often with reused items, dollar store items, and even nature itself. She would collect pine cones and spray them silver or gold, take some sticks/twigs of various sizes between 6" and 1.5′ (sprayed them white to look like snow), add a big red bow and possibly some bells and it was a hit! Icing sugar looks like snow, add to displays and centre pieces.

There are many ideas online if you are willing to search. Myself, I plan to make potpourri jars with lights (as the lights are on, the potpourri warms and gives off the aroma, and looks so pretty!). Simply take a glass jar (from spaghetti sauce, jam, salsa, etc.), 25 strand LED christmas small lights and arrange inside jar with potpourri witht he cord hanging out. Place a doily around the top and tie with a nice bow. The lights cost $5 (or less on sale), potpourri is maybe $1 or so, and visit a dollar store for the doily and bow.
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Paul says:

November 5, 2010 at 12:41 am

Michael,

That’s a good question. With so many gifts and options, it can get difficult finding the right gift.

To start with, I think, it would help if you know what the individual tastes are so that you can begin focusing on the types of gift. For example, if they are into electronic games, or do they like to read books, or maybe a ticket to their favorite show in town. Or you can also give them a gift card to their favorite store.

More recently, I have come across a unique and a great gift idea called a Ribbon Gift Card! Basically it is giving your friend or loved one a gift of choice, instead of one particular gift — The friend will get a gift album where he can choose one from! It has a great variety to choose from and it can be for any budget range.

I have written about it more in my blog, be sure to check it out:

http://bestgiftreviews.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/unique-christmas-gift-idea/

All the best,

Paul
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Marie says:

November 5, 2010 at 12:43 am

Hello,

I find it really hard to choose unique presents for people. When I was pulling my hair out last week I found this site – http://www.seekgifts.co.uk/

It is a gift site that I found this year. Its great for giving you gift ideas – i’ve found all my Christmas presents on it! lol.

You say the persons age and things they like and it gives you ideas

Hope it can help
Marie
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http://www.seekgifts.co.uk/
Teresa says:

November 5, 2010 at 12:45 am

Give nice Leather gloves. It is something that they will cherish. You can also give knitted gloves too.
They are lots of pretty colors out there like purple, red. etc.
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