Why are presents given at Christmas?

Answer 1

In the Christian religion, gifts are given on Christmas to celebrate the biggest gift of all; God giving us His only son, Jesus. The giving of gifts are also based on the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh that were given to Jesus by the threemagi.

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Answer 2

Presents are given as a way of honoring the birth of christ. According to The Bible, when christ was born, many gifts were given to him and his mother. We give gifts to honor that and 'carry out the tradition'.

Answer 3

To symbolise the three wise men giving Jesus his gifts. And to prove their love and loyalty for Jesus. Christmas is celebrating Jesus and showing friends and family how much you love and care about them.

Answer 4

It is tradition that has been passed down through the ages that says that the three kings gave presents on the night of the birth of CHRIST. That is why we give presents at CHRISTmas

Answer 5

because the 3 kings gave presents to baby Jesus

Answer 6

Christians give gifts based on the magi giving gifts to Jesus.

Answer 7

Christians celebrate Christmas as Jesus' birthday. But, Jesus wasn't born on Christmas because if he was, the shepards would freeze and their sheep would be eating snow.

Answer 8

Because its nice to