Make a Gift Day

Make A Gift Day is celebrated on December 3rd in the USA. It is a wonderful opportunity to please your loved ones by making them a gift with your own hands.

History

The tradition of giving gifts has been around for centuries. In ancient Egypt, gifts were given to pharaohs in honor of their coronation and to see them off into the afterlife. In ancient Greece, people blew out candles on a cake to ward off evil spirits.

Interesting facts

• The largest gift is the Statue of Liberty. The Americans received it as a gift from the French.
• Valentine’s Day in Japan is accompanied by gifts only for men.
• The exchange of jerseys became more and more introduced into football traditions after the game between France and England.
• In Italy, at a wedding, the groom’s tie is sold, or rather part of it. Guests offer certain amounts for them in order to raise a budget for the beginning of family life.

How to take part

There are many ways to take part in Make A Gift Day. You can make a gift for a friend, family member, or even yourself. You can also organize a party where everyone makes gifts for each other.

When is Make a Gift Day celebrated in 2023?

Make a Gift Day is observed on December 3 each year.

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