It was the custom for those who could afford it to present a gift to the King when having an ordinance with him. Christ, who is the King of all Kings only desires us to come before Him with a broken heart (Repentant heart) and a contrite spirit. (Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offences).
The phrase "kings bearing gifts come from afar" refers to the biblical account of the Magi, or Wise Men, who traveled to visit the newborn Jesus. Traditionally, it is said that there were three Magi, often named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, each bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. However, the Bible does not specify the number of Magi, so the idea of three is based on the three gifts mentioned.
The three gifts that the three kings presented to baby Jesus were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The phrase comes from the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.
Because in Eastern and Greek Orthodox churches the feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings is equivelent to Christmas.......and it is the day when gifts are given as we do on Christmas.
The three kings
We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. See the link:
The kings who brang the gifts
On Three Kings Day.
Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh
we celebrate the three kings day because the three kings were the ones that bring the gifts to child Jesus
The reason was that Viking Kings would give the gifts of their raids to their followers. Often this included rings. It was a cultural aspect wherein the lords provided for their people or friends.
He gives him a hug.