Gift

A gift or a present is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment. An item is not a gift, if that item, itself, is already owned by the one to whom it is given. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many countries, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may sustain social relations and contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness. Gifts are also first and foremost presented on occasions - birthdays and Christmas being the main examples.

Presentation

In many cultures gifts are traditionally packaged in some way. For example, in Western cultures, gifts are often wrapped in wrapping paper and accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the recipient's name, and the giver's name. In Chinese culture, red wrapping connotes luck. Although inexpensive gifts are common among colleagues, associates and acquaintances, expensive or intimate gifts are considered more appropriate among close friends, romantic interests or relatives.

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IHC grants Imran bail in new Toshakhana case

Dawn 20 Nov 2024
In its reference filed with the court, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accused Imran and his wife of illegally retaining the jewellery set gifted to Bushra by the Saudi royal family during their visit to the kingdom in May 2021 ... Of those gifts, they allegedly retained 58 gifts against an undervalued amount of over Rs142m....
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IHC grants Imran bail in new Toshakhana case as govt rules out release

Dawn 20 Nov 2024
In its reference filed with the court, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accused Imran and his wife of illegally retaining the jewellery set gifted to Bushra by the Saudi royal family during their visit to the kingdom in May 2021 ... Of those gifts, they allegedly retained 58 gifts against an undervalued amount of over Rs142m....
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Woke brigade claim Barbour jackets are

The Daily Mail 20 Nov 2024
It's the quintessentially British rural jacket beloved by members of the Royal Family, prime ministers and was even given as a gift to US President Joe Biden ... Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips (centre) donned a Barbour jacket to the Royal Windsor Horse Trials in 1987 ... In 1974, Barbour was granted its first Royal Warrant by Prince Philip....
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Royal Oak holiday celebration pushed back to Friday

Royal Oak Daily Tribune 19 Nov 2024
The holidays are coming albeit a day later than planned in Royal Oak ... Friday, will include ice-skating at The Rink, shopping at the Holiday Huts featuring gifts and goodies from downtown Royal Oak businesses, mini-carnival rides, food trucks, live music and more, culminating with the lighting of Centennial Commons, including the Giant Oak Tree....
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Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice celebrate special moment

The News International 19 Nov 2024
However, his birthday festivities come amid a backdrop of royal responsibilities ... stay at Royal Lodge ... Inside, the space is said to be cluttered with novelty teapots collected by Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, as well as gifts the Duke received during his royal duties....
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A trip down shiny lane with Topaz and Citrine

The Times of India 19 Nov 2024
From Russians to the RomansTopaz has a royal Russian connection ... These gemstones of the summer are the perfect gift for the 13th year of togetherness. 115455714 The royal insignia of the WadiyarsBefore the Karnataka government adopted this symbol, the mighty Gandaberunda was the symbol of the Wadiyar family ... ....
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Nolubabalo Mcinga resigns from NCOP and quits EFF

Business Day 19 Nov 2024
EFF National Council of Provinces (NCOP) member Nolubabalo Mcinga has left the EFF ... “I have resigned from the party and parliament. That’s all I will confirm now. I’m not well,” she said.  ... The EFF has ties with the AbaThembu royal house. In 2021 the party gifted the king with a Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe SUV, worth about R1.8m ... TimesLIVE  ....
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Prince Andrew calls in help of his interior designer son-in-law to give Royal Lodge a ...

The Daily Mail 17 Nov 2024
Mr Mapelli Mozzi, 40, has been seen regularly visiting Royal Lodge in recent weeks, while a skip was spotted outside the front of the property towards the end of the summer ... The interiors are said to be cluttered with novelty teapots collected by Andrew's wife Sarah Ferguson and gifts received by the Duke when he was a working Royal....
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After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor

AOL 17 Nov 2024
She initially made comparisons with other portraits of the two royal women ... Then Emmerson, searching Mary’s royal expense records, found that on 20 July 1546 she was gifted from her father a black cross with five diamonds and three pearl pendants....
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Prince Andrew forces King Charles to reconsider decision about Royal Lodge

The News International 16 Nov 2024
Prince Andrew forces King Charles to reconsider decision about Royal Lodge. Prince Andrew is set for a major blow following his latest win in the Royal Lodge row with his brother, King Charles ...The King is very conscious that [The Lodge] is not entirely in his gift,” royal author Robert Hardman said during Daily Mail's Palace Confidential podcast....
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This Thanksgiving, unique regional dishes are on the menu

San Diego Union-Tribune 16 Nov 2024
By Anne Jolly. As Thanksgiving approaches, you might be thinking about the classic dishes on holiday tables across America – turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie ... Fluff salad in Minnesota ... San Diego’s woodworkers prepare a bigger haul for 2024 holiday gift sale ... But are they really as royal as their name implies? ... ....
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7 Thanksgiving faux pas you won’t believe people still make

San Diego Union-Tribune 16 Nov 2024
By Jessica Haggard. Thanksgiving faux pas can easily derail what should be a joyful celebration with loved ones ... Avoiding Thanksgiving blunders is simple with a little planning, communication and mindfulness ... Related Articles ... San Diego’s woodworkers prepare a bigger haul for 2024 holiday gift sale ... But are they really as royal as their name implies? ... ....
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Queen Elizabeth’s surprising passion: From racing horses to racing pigeons

The News International 15 Nov 2024
Beyond the regal image, the Queen had a surprising fondness for racing pigeons—a pastime with deep roots in royal history ... This unusual hobby, popular within the Royal Family since 1886 when King Leopold II of Belgium gifted pigeons to the royals, highlighted the Queen's competitive spirit and love for animals....

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