Gifts can be giving in different ways
My mother has a different view about gifting during Christmas. I can still remember the film I watched when I was little, I saw families gathered together to share gifts on Christmas morning, and when I asked her why we didn't do the same, she responded that there are many ways to show love and give gifts during Christmas and giving gifts to families is one of the many several ways. She believed that the Christmas period is a time to show love to people who are in need.
So during Christmas, we prepare lots of food to give to people in need, you would think it was a wedding celebration instead of Christmas. Also, we gift out clothes, shoes and other things to them. In my family, festive gifting was about helping and feeding other people in need. Sometimes we do family gifting during the festive period where we gift things to each other but honestly, this is very rare, gift giving is mostly done on birthdays.
Am grateful to my mom, the hurdle of searching for a gift, thinking of what to buy, and what will be most appreciated by the receiver is never an easy task. You want to give something that the person would like but then you wonder if they appreciate or hate the gift or even if the gift will be meaningless to them. Thanks to her though, we don't see gifting as an obligation but something that should be done with love.
During Christmas, sometimes we go visit relatives and neighbours, so this particular Christmas we went to my aunt's house to celebrate with her. On getting there, I saw my cousin crying profusely. When I asked her what the problem was, she refuse to talk but aunt merely told me she was being a spoilt brat. That morning my aunt gave her the cloth she had bought for her but my cousin was not happy with the dress, apparently, it was not a princess gown.
She wanted a gown that will make her look like a princess and what her mother got for her was an ordinary gown that does not signify her princess status. No matter how much we all petted and pleaded with her, she refuse to stop crying and eventually her mother became so angry that she threatened not to buy her any new dress again. The trick work and she stopped crying. Children her so funny, rejecting a gown because it is not princess-like but then she was just 8 years and it was this age every little girl wants to be a princess, I know because I wanted to be a princess at that age also.
I always try to appreciate every gift being given, even if I have no use for it or it is not to my taste. I believe it is the thoughts that count and not the gift because I know gift shopping is not easy.
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An interesting story. I agree that we should appreciate what other people give us. And indeed every girl wants to be a princess. i enjoyed reading this story
We should always appreciate every gift. Thank you for stopping by.
Thank you for sharing this family tradition with us, @geelocks. It is often said that Christmas is about giving, but sometimes it's hard to give up that part about 'getting'. Your mother is wise. Giving to someone who truly needs is never a wasted gesture. Giving to someone who doesn't need much at all, that can be a less satisfying exercise.
This is a worthwhile seasonal reminder about the spirit of Christmas. We appreciate that you offered this inspiring piece to the community.
Thank you, you are right giving to someone in need is a better satisfying exercise
I've received gifts that I know I don't need but I appreciate it a lot. Anyone that remembers you give you a gift has you dearly to his or her heart
True, gifts are sign of good gestures and should always be appreciated
When I've got to received something, weather I like it or not, I am still grateful for he/she is taking his/her time for giving me that gift. I appreciate it! What matters to me is the sincerity within.
The sincerity matters and should be appreciated. Thanks for stopping by
very touching story, celebration days such as Christmas are indeed times when we can show our affection for others by giving and appreciating every gift that given to us
Yes you are right. Christmas is about appreciation and sharing love and gifts. Thanks for stopping by
Giving a gift to someone isn't easy. Whenever I want to get some gifts for my loved ones, it takes me time to decide what to get. I always crack my brain 🧠 trying to know the type of things he or she would like and would be very happy 😊 when it's given to him or her. So, whenever someone gives me a gift, big or small, I must appreciate the person. For the fact that the person went through the process of gift giving, I have to show some gratitude.
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Exactly, gift shopping is not easy at all, and that's why we should always be grateful no matter how small the gift is. Thanks for stopping by
Yea...an act of gratitude for everything 👌
it seems your mother's way of sharing helped you to be more appreciative and less expectant
Yes, it has helped me a lot. Am glad for her teachings
Your cousin made me laugh 😅😅😅😅 if only she understands the current situation in our country, she would gladly appreciate it with smile on her face 😅😅 but then, she is still a small girl who can't understand much until she grows up. At least the trick worked. Children Sha... During my time, it was Cinderella oo 😅😅
Gift giving during Christmas is something great and I have travelled home with some plans to gift my siblings and I believe they will appreciate it.
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😄😄, if only she knew but children will always be children. Cinderella, nice one 😁😁.
Am sure they would love and appreciate your gift. Thanks for stopping by
Hahaha, I can relate with your cousin. When I was around that age, whatever cloth my mom bought for I will try to appreciate it and wear it like that even if it was not my taste but once I got to the age of 15 and above I will make sure to go with for shopping by all means necessary as I must choose by myself
She must be very happy with how understanding and appreciative you are of whatever she bought. 😄😄You are right to shopping with her makes it easy for you both to choose and buy the right things
I love how each culture and religion adds the point of sharing is caring. Gathering and gift exchange is the true happiness of special occasions, same as we do on our Holy events Like Eid. A princess gown hehe it's the wish of each girl and it never dies with ages 😁✌ Dreemport dropped me straight here.
Seriously 😁😁, every little generation wants to be a princess. Sharing and caring make us more appreciative and keep us closer together despite our cultural and religious diversity. Thanks for stopping by