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Staint Nicolas was the original gift giver at Christmas.

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Is Christmas gift related to religion?

The tradition of gift giving at Christmas was started by Christian nuns who celebrated the birth of Christ by giving gifts to the poor and the widows and it caught on over time and more people started giving gifts, it was never supposed to be about materialism.


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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.


What is Christmas gift giving in France?

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What did the shepherd near Gréccio Italy give Saint Francis in the book 'Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas' by Mary Caswell Walsh?

The shepherd near Gréccio gave Saint Francis a newborn lamb as a gift in the book "Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas" by Mary Caswell Walsh. This act symbolized the shepherd's generosity and the spirit of giving during the Christmas season.


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What is Saint Nicholas famous for?

Saint Nicholas was famous for..Well he has a reputaion for secret gift giving and so he is now identifyed as 'Santa Claus' Who doesn't know who he is he gives presents to nice people on Christmas-eve


Which Catholic saints are associated with Christmas?

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Is Saint Christopher Santa?

No, Saint Christopher is not Santa Claus. Saint Christopher is a Christian martyr, known as the patron saint of travelers, while Santa Claus is a popular figure associated with Christmas and gift-giving.


What are the differences between Saint Nick and Santa?

Saint Nick refers to Saint Nicholas, a historical figure known for his generosity and gift-giving, particularly to children. Santa is a modern interpretation of Saint Nicholas in the form of a jolly old man who delivers gifts on Christmas Eve. While both characters share some similarities, such as the tradition of gift-giving, Santa Claus has been largely secularized and is more commonly associated with the commercial aspects of Christmas.


What gift should a man give his ex wife for Christmas?

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Christmas dinner family gets together gift giving


Is gift giving a part of Italy's Christmas?

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