Cash in a card is a common gift for a Lutheran confirmand if they are young. An adult convert completing the catechumenate may be insulted. Other common gifts would be an offering in the confirmand's name to a reputable charity or mission project, a crucifix or devotional picture or object.
I don't know how "appropriate" it is, but it is certainly done quite often.
$20 for friends. $50 for family.
If invited to a Korean wedding, the appropriate gift is a cash donation presented in a red envelope
Between fifteen and twenty dollars. If you are a friend, it is more appropriate in a gift card rather than straight cash (unless you're very close). If you're an adult, cash is fine :)
A good Bat mitzvah gift of money really depends on how close you are to this person. The Jewish tradition is to give gifts of money in multiples of 18.
No
A gift card has a certain amount of cash on it, and when that cash is used, it is 'redeemed'.
Gift baskets make great gifts around holidays. They are most appropriate for people you have an established acquaintance with.
"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
No, you can only use it to buy stuff at Sears. They will not exchange gift cards for cash.
Gift is not necessary.
No, a book on Christianity may not be the most appropriate gift for a baby confirmation ceremony, as the child may not yet be old enough to appreciate or benefit from reading it. Consider alternative gifts like a keepsake or jewelry that symbolizes the occasion.
Gift Card Rescue is a website that helps you cash in your gift cards. You tell them which store you have a gift card to and how much it's worth. They will give you a quote, and if you agree you can mail it in to get the cash for it.