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kind of presents they want to receive, they likely to answer the giver that they want cash. Giving cash saves time and energy rather than spending a lot of time walking in different stalls to look for gifts. To simply put, giving cash saves it all. Despite the changes on how gift giving during Christmas through the years, the “feel” of it remains the same. Boxes filled with objects wrapped with paper ribbons and good wishes are what make up the true Christmas spirit. These are boxes of memories that blend together with the warmth and with the lights decorating the atmosphere that make the holiday more than special. Gift-giving is indeed an endless culture that makes the Christmas complete. EC
whatever is given to them because it comes from the heart. This is very plain and simple spirit of Christmas – the union and laughter of exchanging gifts as well. Many people take gift giving, however, seriously. They are squeezed of the idea that if one gives, one must give something in return. If one gives a beautiful and expensive gift, one is feeling that he/she should give something as well. This kind of trending thinking must be put to an end or else, it loses the real touch of “giving” and gifts will turn out to be “commercializing” the items. Speaking of commercializing gifts, some people however, are acting practical in terms of giving presents. When someone asks them as to what
out from every household celebrating Christmas. When the clock strikes 12:00 on Christmas Eve, people are rushing towards the Christmas tree sitting beautifully in the middle of the living room. All the gifts are situated at the bottom of the tree and arranged in no particular order waiting for its owner to pick theirs and to see the surprises inside the boxes. Gift giving is a symbol of love towards each family that regardless of all the troubles and misunderstandings they have had with each other, gifts melt every walls each one has created. Generally, it does not matter whether one receives clothes, shoes, or foods. What matters more is the thought that when someone gives something, people are grateful for
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