Jesus Christ gave us life. He wants us to live. He was so giving Saint Paul said to give to others in the name of Jesus. No one really knows when we stopped doing it in the name of Christ but the intention is all the same.
Giving gifts symbolizes the kings in the Bible giving the gifts to Jesus when they visisted Him. Today, gifts are given more out of tradition than any symbolization, though.
There is no tradition of gift giving during Passover.
It is appropriate to give a small gift for this blessed event. The tradition of giving gifts at a christening has been around for a long time. I would suggest maybe a small bible or some rosary beads.
The tradition of gift giving at Christmas was started by Christian nuns who celebrated the birth of Christ by giving gifts to the poor and the widows and it caught on over time and more people started giving gifts, it was never supposed to be about materialism.
It is believed the three wise men brought gifts to the newborn Christ baby. Since Christmas is considered to be Christ's birthday, the gift-giving tradition lives on.
It used to be a symbol of the kings giving gifts to Jesus. Now, it is more because of tradition.
This tradition is said to be based on the generousity and kindness of the three kings, or three wise men, who visited the Christ child and brought him valuable gifts. Afterward, they bravely defied King Herod and did not return to him to let him know the location of the Holy Family.
Boxing day has roots in European and British tradition, when after the Christmas day of giving gifts to each other -- members of the family -- celebrate the next day by giving gifts to the household staff. In more modern times, the celebration appears to have migrated into the shopping venues.
People wrap up gifts to create an element of surprise and anticipation when giving and receiving. It also adds to the specialness and thoughtfulness of the gift-giving experience.
It is a tradition to exchange gifts on Christmas in the United States.
There is no specific protocol for giving gifts. Gifts can be anything from a Rosary, a Bible, or any other religious item.
It is the obsession with giving gifts.