Giving a gift is an act that shows affection, remembrance, respect... Giving a gift is a very human act.
But how long has this custom been present in our lives?
It seems that since ancient times, primitive human communities have had this habit as a way of establishing invisible bonds between their members.
Three thousand years ago, the Phoenicians, on arriving in foreign lands, before discussing business with the inhabitants, exchanged gifts to show respect. We know, for example, that Greek children received rings and amulets on their anniversaries. In Rome, the tradition of entertaining the emperor on the first day of January with laurel branches and cakes soon spread to relatives and friends, who were given brass coins to wish them prosperity.
In both Greek and Roman culture, the gifts were part of a social or religious ritual.
In medieval times, gifts were used to secure the king's personal favour or to show loyalty in times of war. In addition, personal gifts from husbands were given as dowries ranging from coins to precious metals or a herd of cattle, goats or sheep.
But in addition to a fact that can be traced throughout history, the act of gift-giving is present in different cultures and countries.
We give presents at Christmas and Epiphany, we give presents on birthdays and anniversaries, we give presents to our mothers and fathers on their...
No matter the country or economic capacity, the human being will always find a detail to congratulate, to fall in love, to remember or to show respect to another.
A beautiful custom that will last forever.
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