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Which us president began the custom of giving Christmas gift to the white house domestic staff?
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President Taft
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What was President Franklin Roosevelts favorite Christmas story?
President Franklin Roosevelt's favorite Christmas story was "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. He enjoyed this classic tale of redemption and the spirit of giving.
Why do people give presents for Christmas?
The concept of gift giving at Christmas is a social development based on social precedence, and generally not with any religious basis, from where the custom grew.
How is Christmas typically celebrated in Japan?
Although Japan is not a nation of many Christians they do have a custom of sending cards and giving gifts at Christmas. Fried chicken is the popular Christmas Day meal and parties are held for the children, as they enjoy their gifts from 'santa san' (Mr Santa).
Was the Christmas tree always part of Christmas?
No Christmas is about giving.
When was turkey pardoning made?
There is actually quite a debate among historians about this. There is some evidence that Abraham Lincoln may have been the first. But we do know it was not a regular custom for presidents in the 1800s. The idea of pardoning a turkey seems to have originated from an old custom of poultry producers and farmers-- back about 100-125 years ago, they used to send the president a turkey as a gift at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas; in some cases, the president chose not to eat those gift turkeys. It was jokingly said when a turkey was spared that the president was giving it a "reprieve," by not having it killed. We also know that John F. Kennedy and Gerald Ford may have "pardoned" a turkey in this way. (Some sources have said Harry Truman also did so, but his library says it was not a custom of his at all.) But as an official custom of Thanksgiving, the first president to turn it into a ritual was George H. W. Bush, in 1989. And presidents have been following this custom ever since.
What does Christmas is about?
Christmas is about giving. Not only giving to family and friends, but giving to the less fortunate in the community and around the world. Christmas is about being with family and friends and sharing experiences and family stories.what? what? what does "what does Christmas is about" mean? ether drop the "does" and move " is " to after the "what". Or, leave it as a dumb sentence.
What is Christmas gift giving in France?
same as here gift giving!
What are some ideas for giving Christmas ornaments with the Christmas card?
Giving a Christmas ornament with a Christmas card can be appropriate when the ornament has personal meaning for example if a child made the ornament in Sunday school class.
What is a french holiday or custom that's popular in the US?
mardi gras (carnaval) May Day (giving a posy of flowers on le premier mai) setting up a nativity scene (la crèche) at Christmas
How did Scotland started Christmas?
They started Christmas by giving people presents and getting Christmas Trees and decorating them :)
How does Christmas celebrated?
Christmas is celebrated by giving and getting. Also by celebrating the birth of Jeuse.
Where did giving Christmas presents originate?
Germany i think
