A gift or a present is the transfer of something, without the need for compensation that is involved in trade. A gift is a voluntary act which does not require anything in return. Even though it involves possibly a social expectation of reciprocity, or a return in the form of prestige or power, a gift is meant to be free.
By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.
Birthday gift bags Birthday gift bags (the person who has his or her birthday gives cake, etc. and/or receives gifts) this is most commonly from a family member or girlfriend/boyfriend.
A potlatch, in societies where status is [censored] with gift-giving rather than acquisition.
Christmas (people give each other gifts, often supposedly receiving them from Santa Claus)
Saint Nicholas (people give each other gifts, often supposedly receiving them from Saint Nicholas)
A wedding (the couple receives gifts and gives food and/or drinks at the wedding reception)
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wedding anniversary (each spouse receives gifts)
Bridal gifts Bridal gifts (bridal gift collections will be appreciated before, during, and after the wedding)
A funeral (visitors bring flowers, the relatives of the deceased give food and/or drinks after the ceremonial part)
A birth (the baby receives gifts, or the mother receives a gift from the father known as a push present)
Passing an examination (the student receives gifts)
Father's Day (the father receives gifts)
Mother's Day (the mother receives gifts)
