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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The Atlantic 01 Apr 2025
God dwells in earthly things. Me, I find God in what passes for the mundane ... [From the November 2020 issue ... Though not her first work of scholarship, it marked the beginning of a long career as a gifted explainer of abstruse ideas ... Matthew stresses royalty, prefacing the birth with heavenly portents; afterward, Magi bear royal gifts to a future king....
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A new LeBron James meme has hit the internet and a Michael Jackson song is at the forefront

Sportingnews 29 Mar 2025
Some may call this peak unserious behavior, but there is a level of brilliance in this — even if still very unserious. Ladies and gentlemen, LeBron James is so influential that people are taking popular songs and turning them into remixes ... MORE ... Jayson Tatum gifts Duke Women's Basketball a pair of royal blue sneakers ahead of Sweet 16 appearance....
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Meghan Markle beware: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop has never been profitable

The Mercury News 28 Mar 2025
Among other things, Markle’s application for “American Riviera Orchard” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, was challenged by Harry & David, the Oregon-based 90-year-old gift basket company that’s famous for its brand of Royal Riviera premium pears....
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Rare botanical treasures to make history bloom at ‘museum without boundaries’

The Times of India 28 Mar 2025
... building, which once housed a bank and whose vault now boasts silver and gold coins ranging from 6th-century Delhi to 20th-century Kerala.Abraham was a teenager in Delhi when his father, a Malayali who grew up in Kerala, gifted him a bottle of rare coins from Travancore....
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Kobe Bryant played an awesome role in Bronny James’s career high performance

Sportingnews 26 Mar 2025
In case you missed it, Bronny James scored a career-high 39 points in the South Bay Lakers' win over the Santa Cruz Warriors, and the Mamba Mentality was on full display in many different ways ... RELATED. Jayson Tatum gifts Duke Women's Basketball a pair of royal blue sneakers ahead of Sweet 16 appearance. View this post on Instagram ... MORE ... ....
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Bad Bunny and Adidas have dropped their new 'Ballerina' silhouette, and it's a tribute to Puerto Rico

Sportingnews 26 Mar 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, the 'Bad Bunny Ballerina' is officially on the way ... Rooted in the dance, energy, and the sound of an island that speaks through music, the sneaker mirrors his musical evolution ... MORE. Jayson Tatum gifts Duke Women's Basketball a pair of royal blue sneakers ahead of Sweet 16 appearance. Adidas ... MORE ... MORE ... ....
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: End of an era as Prince Harry's 'second father' quits his charity after ...

The Daily Mail 26 Mar 2025
'Of all Pa's people there was consensus that Marko was the best ... She adds ... Rowan and Sunetra also have a son, Ben Atkinson, 31, who is an officer in the Royal Gurkha Regiment ... Pictured ... The American custom of holding a 'baby shower' – a party at which friends 'shower' gifts on the soon-to-be born child – has now been given the royal seal of approval ... ....
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My narcissist mother abandoned me as a child for her lover. When I finally stood ...

The Daily Mail 24 Mar 2025
... behind for months at a time when she went on royal tours ... It sounds corny, but the greatest gift I can have is to see them happy.By Royal Appointment starring Anne Reid and Caroline Quentin opens at the Theatre Royal Bath on June 5 and then goes on tour around the country....
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Kate Middleton receives meaningful gift for poignant first anniversary

The News International 23 Mar 2025
Kate Middleton receives meaningful gift for poignant first anniversary ... Fortunately, after a nine-month long treatment, Kate revealed that she was in remission as she eased back into her public-facing royal duties ... The royals tend to keep special gifts that are presented to them by the public....
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Prince William taken by surprise as future King receives powerful honour

The News International 23 Mar 2025
The Prince of Wales, who made his mark during the crucial diplomatic mission on behalf of the monarch, received a gift that held a hidden meaning for him and his family. As William was meeting with well-wishers outside the Cleantech Association in Tallinn on Thursday, he was handed by fruit and vegetable by royal enthusiast Talis Tobreluts....
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Successful North Vancouver dried foods retailer launches first mall concept at Park Royal

North Shore News 22 Mar 2025
Ayoub’s Dried Fruits & Nuts has launched its newest location at Park Royal South in West Van, more than 15 years after opening the vendor’s first store on Lonsdale Avenue ... The new Park Royal store continues this theme, with its emphasis on elevated gifting options, Hosh said ... It’s always done and sold right there.” ... ....
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Princess Diana was wrong about certain traits of Harry's. Instead of being happy with his ...

The Daily Mail 21 Mar 2025
He was once regarded as the 'royal family joker' ... He was often spotted sticking his tongue out in photos and previously led the family's tradition of exchanging humorous gifts ... The young royal was even said to have given the late Queen a shower cap emblazoned with 'Ain't life a b****' in a comical gift exchange....
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No objection if court releases Imran Khan, says PM’s aide

The News International 20 Mar 2025
The gifts included watches given by a royal family, according to government officials, who have alleged previously that Khan's aides sold them in Dubai. Moreover, seven wristwatches, six made by watchmaker Rolex, and the most expensive a "Master Graff limited edition" valued at Rs85 ($385,000), were also among the gifts....

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