Presents, Gifts, and Gifting

Creating Christmas by Civil Matador

Jan 27, 202200:44:22History

If Christmas as we know it has roots in food, feats and drinking - why do we give presents? And beyond that, why do we give gifts and donations to those in need at Christmas? Today on Creating Christmas, we delve into th...

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