The custom of giving gifts on Christmas has become a major tradition since the modern era began.
For them, it is the remembrance of His birth on December 25.
Other religions celebrate giving gifts to family and making it a family day.
In the Christian religion, the practice of giving gifts at Christmas is traced back to the gifts that were given to the Christ child by the three Magi.
The Magi were kings from the East, wise men who travelled a great distance following a star, to find the Christ child and to bring him gifts.
One of the main reasons we have the custom of giving and receiving presents at Christmas, is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by the Wise Men which were frankincense, gold and myrrh.
- Frankincense was a perfume used in Jewish worship and, as a gift, it showed that people would worship Jesus.
- Gold was associated with Kings and Christians believe that Jesus is the King of Kings.
- Myrrh was a perfume that was put on dead bodies to make them smell nice and, as a gift, it showed that Jesus would suffer and die.
Ultimately, a common Christmas culture developed in which gifts were given on Christmas.
Today, we all give gifts at Christmas for our own reasons.
For some, it is a way to celebrate the Christian holy day.
For others, it is a special time to let family and friends know that you care by giving gifts.
At times, giving gifts at Christmas becomes almost mechanical, when this happens, it is worth stepping aside for a few moments to consider why exactly you give gifts at Christmas.
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