How many ideas can fit into an original Christmas present? We all know the recipes: for children, we visit toy stores, for teenagers we pick fancy clothes or music albums, for adults, we choose sports articles and other hobby related products and for old people, there are paintings, different household items and special gifts that remind of good old times. There are also gifts anybody could receive, such as greeting cards.

For instance, many websites offer free Christmas ecards. This is a good option besides the main present since today even the old people navigate on the web.

Not only children are getting excited when it comes to Christmas presents. Most adults remain children forever and it’s rather cute to see them smiling and eagerly opening their presents. It’s said that the custom of gift exchange on Christmas day has influences from Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival that happened every year, in late December. The last day of the festival was called Sigillaria and that was the day of the present exchange. At that time, the gifts were a symbol of a powerful social status.

Another tradition is associated with Santa Claus and is related to the Christian religion. The old man that enters our home every 24th of December and let under the Christmas tree a lot of goodies has an entire tradition behind. The legend says that the day when Jesus was born by the Virgin Mary, the 3 Kings offered him gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I believe that is the most beautiful story that could be told at Christmas to a child.

However, the present exchange is a beautiful moment at any Christmas and we are lucky to give and to receive each year such beautiful and unforgettable gifts.

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