Gift-Giving Customs

The Christmas story has been told over the generations and the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh given to the baby Jesus by the wise men are a familiar part of the story. But why were these gifts given and what were their significance?

Did you know that giving candy to children on Halloween originated from giving soul cakes by the Celtic population in Europe? Also find out what Mexicans and Central and South Americans give to their children on All Soul's Day.

Lamba cloth is the number one souvenir to take home from Madagascar. But little know how much this cloth means to the Malagasy people of Madagascar. This article explains the importance of lamba cloth as a gift to the ancestors of Madagascar.

If you're considering giving a doggie bone to your friend's dog for Christmas, think again. Pets and their owners all over the world are buying into the new pet gift craze. The newest products and ideas for pet owners gifts are presented ranging from the usual to the unique.

Presenters and performers of various award ceremonies typically receive a variety of gifts in appreciation for their contributions to the ceremonies. This unique custom of the more distinguished award ceremonies in the U.S. has not been immune from the glamour of Hollywood that is perceived by people all over the world. ...

A new term in gift-giving is "virtual gift-giving" which is a fun way to let your friends, family and cyber pals know you are thinking of them. Virtual gifts are free and can be sent anywhere in the world.

Harry Potter products may seem the ideal gift for a child considering their popularity in the world. However, like Pokemon, Harry Potter books and toys are surrounded in contraversy.

The Wise Men and their journey to Bethlehem by following a bright star to give gifts to the baby Jesus is the origin of many Christmas gift traditions around the world. The accuracy of accounts of the wise men is explored.

Origami originated as a form of etiquette when acommpanying gifts and to authenticate valuable items in the 13th century as a custom among the wealthy who were the only ones who could afford paper.

After the attack on the U.S., people and countries are gaining insight into what's important to them and who is important to them. The U.S. has decided to stand as one country and has learned what patriotism really means.