Unfortunately, Christmas has become commercialized - it's now all about giving and receiving material things. The true spirit of Christmas is in it's meaning - the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ and the celebration of why he was born. If persons put this meaning above all the material gift giving and receiving, I don't think Christmas will ever change. It shouldn't cahnge at all, because Christmas isn't about receiving or giving gifts, Its about the BIRTH OF JESUS.
For those that celebrate it they vary from country to country but almost all have giving and receiving gifts.
Many companies also have policies about practices such as giving and receiving gifts
People like Christmas especially Christians because it's the birth of Jesus Christ and it's a day of thanksgiving, love and peace. It's the day of giving and receiving gifts too.
Giving gifts symbolizes the kings in the Bible giving the gifts to Jesus when they visisted Him. Today, gifts are given more out of tradition than any symbolization, though.
Many gifts are spread during Christmas giving. Gifts of appreciation, such as gift cards and books, are given. Gifts are also given to family and close friends, such as gift cards, clothes, and pictures.
because it doesent matter about the gift it matters about the thought and efort
Because it's Jesus b-day and instead of giving gifts to him we give them to others and we receive gifts.
The statistics for how many people prefer getting gifts rather than giving them for Christmas are not available; however, those who prefer to give gifts can understand what the saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" really means.
commerialism, the real value and spirit has been replaced by greed of merchants, children are taught to look forward more to gifts than giving, etc.
When Jesus was born everybody brought Mary presents so on Christmas we give gifts to each other in honor of everybody giving Mary presents
That would have to be the three wise men who brought the baby Jesus gifts of frankincense and mirh. I think that giving gifts at Christmas is a way of representing the gift of life, as Jesus' birthday is on Christmas Day.