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As someone rightfully said, “it is better to give than to receive”. Giving gifts is a way for people to express their gratitude to one another.

There are many opportunities to give gifts to someone throughout each year. However, as much as giving gifts seems fun, it can be a stressful ordeal for some.

Planning in advance will give you an idea of what you’d want to buy for someone. This way, you can also set aside money beforehand for buying gifts.

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Gift Giving Occasions

Giving gifts is a lot of fun, and it brings enormous joy to both the gift giver and the gift receiver.
Here are some of the occasions on which you can give and receive gifts.

Christmas

Billions of Christians around the world celebrate Christmas. It is a religious ritual in which people commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The holiday dates back to the 17th century. The celebration is annually on December 25th. The holiday consists of giving and receiving gifts from one another. Gift-giving is a tradition at Christmas, and it started a long time ago.

There are also different traditions for Christmas, followed by other people around the globe. Some of them are:

Christmas Gift

Christmas Tradition In Different Continents

  • Mexico: in Mexico, Christmas is a church-going day and the wait for the holiday is longer. The Christmas celebrations are on January 6th, also known as three Kings day. It is when Magi leaves gifts under the trees.
  • UK: in the UK, it is common to see a tubular decoration on the dining tables. These crackers break apart with a loud snap and release a joke, a toy, or a colorful crown when pulled apart.
  • Brazil: In Brazil, the Amigo Secreto(secret friend) is very famous at Christmas time. It is a tradition to give small gifts throughout December using a fake name. Furthermore, the Amigo reveals their identity on Christmas day.

Birthday

Birthdays are a time of celebration. Most people around the world celebrate birthdays by giving a wide variety of gifts. Furthermore, it doesn’t have to be a big party with dozens of food items. Instead, it can be a small celebration with just close family.

This is to show appreciation to the one whose birthday it is. Moreover, It is a celebration of a new age and their lives. However, there are different birthday traditions or gift-giving traditions that are followed by other people. Here are some of them :

Birthday Decorations

Some Peculiar Birthday Traditions Followed In Different Countries

  • Japan: a custom of “isho mochi” involves putting a rice cake (mochi) that weighs almost 2 kilos on the baby’s back.
    The baby has to carry it around, while the parent has to put force in the opposite direction of the baby. This is to prepare the baby for going out in the world and understand that life has its ups and downs.
  • China: the people in China are not very fond of having frequent birthdays. They mainly focus on the 1st, 10th, 60th, and 70th birthdays.
  • Russia: birthdays in Russia are usually celebrated on the exact days. Celebrating their birthdays before the actual date is considered bad luck. Their belief is if someone celebrates it before, they risk not living up to the exact birth date.

The Russians also have a tradition of pulling the birthday’s man’s ear by the number of completed years. Furthermore, celebrating someone’s 40th birthday is considered a bad omen. According to Christians, It is said that one’s soul has a judgment day on the 40th day.

Eid For Muslims

There are two types of Eid celebrations. Eid Ul Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Both are public holidays in Muslim countries. The Eid Ul Fitr holiday means “the feast of breaking the fast ”. Eid Al Adha means “feast of the sacrifice.”

Eid

Eid Ul Fitr takes place after the end of the month of Ramadan. After taking part in a special Eid morning prayer, the Muslim brother and sisters greet each other by saying “Eid Mubarak”. Some people exchange gifts while others give money to whoever visits their house.

On the other hand, Eid Al Adha is a public holiday that involves sacrificing an animal, prayers, and the exchange of food items.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah means “dedication” in Hebrew. It is a celebration of the Jews, and it begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. It usually falls between November and December. The festival involves the kindling of the nine-branched menorah, known as Hanukkah in Hebrew.

Hanukkah

A candle is added on each of the Holidays eight nights, each after sundown. The ninth candle, known as Shamash (helper), is used to light the other candles. The Jews recite prayers and blessings during this ritual. It is also common to have the menorah displayed in the window to others as a reminder of the miracle that inspired this holiday, followed by giving gifts to those close to you.

Diwali

Diwali is a time to celebrate the light over darkness. It is one of India’s most important festivals of the year, and it involves the largest gift-giving drive out of all Hindu festivals! Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all celebrate the festival of lights.

Diwali

Diwali is marked by fireworks, feasts, prayers, family gatherings, and charitable work. For some, Diwali marks the beginning of a Hindu new year. Diwali celebrates Rama’s eventful defeat of the evil spirit Ravana and his triumphant return to home.

The Takeaway

The sheer excitement of giving someone a gift is indescribable. Giving someone something as small as a pen shows your gratitude and how highly you think of someone.

The holiday time is the perfect opportunity to give gifts to show your appreciation. It is a time of celebration and joy. So, share this beautiful feeling with people you care for by giving them exclusive gift items!

Dell Awards is renowned for creating breathtaking, customizable gift items that will make the receiver tickled pink.

So don’t forget to make the most of the holidays.

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