Why do we give gifts on special days?
Wrapped-Up Love
Why do we give gifts on special days?
You unwrap the shiny paper, and inside — a new book, a soft sweater, a toy you've been wanting. Why do people wrap things up and hand them over on birthdays, holidays, celebrations? What's the big deal about giving gifts?
Thousands of years ago, people didn't have stores or money. But they still wanted to show they cared about each other. So they gave what they had — a basket of fruit, a carved tool, a warm animal skin. The message was simple: "I thought about you. I made your life a little easier."
