gifts

wiktionary ''This page is about ''gifts'' in the common English-language sense. For other uses, see Gift (disambiguation).''----A gift or present is the transfer of money, propertygoods, etc., without the direct compensation that is involved in trade, although possibly involving a social expectation of reciprocity, or a return in the form of prestige or power. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging gifts contributes to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy.By extension the term ''gift'' can refer to anything that makes the other more happy or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness, and kindness (even when the other is not kind).The background may be:

someone has more than another

something bad happened to another

expression of love or friendship

expression of gratitude for a gift received

custom, on occasions (often celebration (party)celebrations) such as

*a birthday (the person who has his or her birthday gives cake, etc. and/or receives gifts)

*Father's Day (the father receives gifts)

*Mother's Day (the mother receives gifts)

*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)

*a funeral (visitors bring flowers, the relatives of the deceased give food and/or drinks after the ceremonial part)

*a Childbirthbirth (the baby receives gifts)

*passing an examination (the student receives gifts)

*supplying food and/or drinks to someone invited in the home

*giving a round of drinks in a bar (establishment)bar.

*lagniappeA gift may either be an ordinary object or an object created for the express purpose of gift exchange, such as the armbands and necklaces in the Trobriand Islands' ''Kula'' exchange. A gift can also be a special talent or ability that was not earned through the usual amount of long and difficult practice but instead comes easily to the recipient in a natural way. A person with such a gift is said to be "a natural" or "gifted" in that field of endeavor. A gift, in this sense, can be thought of as being given by God or by nature: a God-given or natural gift received by one at birth. For example, a fluent and entertaining speaker is said to have "the gift of gab". Ritual sacrifices can be seen as return gifts to a deity. Sacrifice can also be seen as a gift ''from'' a deity: Lewis Hyde remarks in ''The Gift'' that Christianity considers the Incarnation and subsequent death of Jesus to be a "gift" to humankind, and that the Jākata contains a tale of the Buddha in his incarnation as the Wise Hare giving the ultimate alms by offering himself up as a meal for Sakka. (Hyde, 1983, 58-60)

See also -

Alms

Altruism

Random act of kindness

Atonement

Charity

Debt relief

Red packet

TANSTAAFL

Tip

The Cottage Gallery, Gifts and Garden [Sedona Arizona]
At our Sedona art gallery, you'll find an inviting cottage setting with flowers and garden accents. Featuring Nita Marlette watercolors and Giclee prints, we also have birdhouses, garden art, porcelain gifts, jewelry, and silk scarves.
http://www.cottagegallerysedona.com

Survival Dynamo Flashlight
We are wholesale suppliers and retailers of Survival Dynamo Flashlight working without batteries.
http://www.dynamoflashlight.ca/main/

AWARD DEPOT, Inc.
Personalized Gifts for Every Occasion! We use Full Color Digital Technology, and traditional rotary engraving, to create customized gifts and keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come!
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The first wishing well on planet...
Wishing well (well of wishing) is a term to describe special place where any wish would be sent and placed. It came from the idea that water contained deities or had been placed there as a gift from the gods, since water was a source of life and oftentimes a scarce commodity. Water was seen to have healing powers and therefore wells became popular with many people drinking, bathing or just simply wishing over it. We all believe that our guardian or dweller of this First Wishing Well only would receive and accept every wish on Earth. After uttering the wish, one would generally drop coins in the well. Coins would be placed there as gifts for the deity in thanks.
http://www.firstwishingwell.net

Fango Day Spa of Sedona
A relaxing full service salon & day spa with European touches provides hair services, massage, skincare, nails, and body treatments.
http://www.fangodayspa.com

Hapa Culture
An online store that offers a unique collection of fusion objects blended in cultures and styles, from bilingual wedding invites to lamps and toys while supporting nonprofits for multicultural communities.
http://www.hapaculture.com/

Exquisite Collections
Exquisite Collections, is a premier company that features unique gifts ideas for birthdays, holidays, weddings, anniversaries; collectibles, home decor ideas, angels, scented candles, toys for kids, porcelain dolls, sculptures and figurines on the web. We're sure you'll find something you'll like. Why join in the shopping frenzy when you can conveniently shop in the comfort of your own home?
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I See Me! Personalized Children's Gifts
I See Me! Inc. sells personalized children's books and gifts that celebrate the uniqueness of each child. The personalized storybooks and puzzles make perfect new baby gifts, birthday gifts or holiday gifts for children ages 0-12.
http://www.iseeme.com/

Shulan's Farlawn Jewlers
High end retailer of jewlery gifts and tabletop. One of the countries largest selection
http://www.shulans.com/

woodbloom gifts & decor
woodbloom features our exclusive Portland Gear collection of souvenirs and wearables. We're also a source for unique gifts, including Twelve Timbers signs and Silver Forest jewelry.
http://www.woodbloom.com/

First4fruit
Frsh fruit and gourmet foods delivered.
http://www.first4fruit.com/

A to Z Online Shopping - Where America Shops
Here at A to Z Online Shopping we have put together over a hundred top quality merchants that we liked. Most have discount promotions that will save you money. All have thousands of products that will fill almost all your needs.
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HATBANDS, BELTS,WALLETS AND MORE
Custom made hatbands,belts,wallets knife sheaths and much more created from exotic skins and hides many not seen in the commerical marketplace. Our custom tanned skins last longer than commerically tanned skins.
http://www.snakepit-enterprises.com/

Rainbow Gifts US [Your gay Art Shop] Original adult GLBT pride art.
RainbowGifts.US Your Gay GLBT Online Shop selling unique Rainbow Fine Art and Rainbow Gifts. Unique gift ideas for every occasion!<br>If you're looking for a gay theme gift and not necessarily a sex toy here is the place. Lots of batik art with gay images.<br>http://rainbowgifts.us
http://www.rainbowgifts.us/

wild_about_birds.com
Wild About Birds 1404 Ridgedale Street Athens, AL 35613 (256) 232-3657 http://www.wild-about-birds.com guest-services@wild-about-birds.com Wild About Birds is northcentral Alabama's only store dedicated to the backyard bird feeding enthusiast. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in creating a backyard wildlife habitat for songbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Wild About Birds is all about backyard birding and nature. Let us help you learn how to attract bright colorful birds, songbirds, butterflies, bats, and maybe even squirrels. If you don't like squirrels, we'll show you how to discourage them from stealing you bird feed and getting in your feeders. We offer central Alabama's largest repertoire of backyard bird feeding supplies and nature products. If you can't find what you're looking for on-line then just call or e-mail us. There's a good chance we have it or we can get it for you. If you have any questions, comments or requests please e-mail us at guest-services@wild-about-birds.com.
http://www.wild-about-birds.com/

Key West Art and Gifts
Gifts from Key West. Hand painted t-shirts, etchings, original paintings of the Hemingway cats, country home decor and gifts for the fisherman & woman.
http://www.keywest-art.com/

Goldmine Jewelry Online
Online Jewelry Store for online shopping. Featuring the latest styles of Simon G., Lorenzo and many others. Shop at Goldmine Jewelry for the best deals on jewelry today.
http://www.gminejewelry.com/

Kritters In The Mailbox
Over 6,000 of the Best Animal Related Gifts on the Web, and at a Resonable Price too!
http://www.krittersinthemailbox.com/fdr

3DWindSpinners.com: Beautify Your Home with These Incredible Wind Spinners and Ornaments
These beautiful Wind Spinners can be placed inside or outside of your home and are sure to add to its beauty with a 3D effect that will catch everyone's eye.
http://www.3dwindspinners.com

Cheerful Givers
Provide birthday gifts for children who are homeless or living in poverty on their birthday.
http://www.cheerfulgivers.org/

Lasting Impressions... Your Best Choice for Fine Gifts and Collectibles!
Lasting Impressions offers a mixture of unique and traditional fine gifts and collectibles online and at our bricks-and-mortar shop.
http://www.lastingimpressionsfinegifts.com/

My Pewter Online Shopping
Malaysia premier online shopping for pewter
http://www.mypewter.com/

PERFUMESHOPPING.COM
Thousands of perfumes and aftershaves at amazing prices
http://www.perfumeshopping.com/

trade center ralph wagner e.k.
wholsale in coins, producing of accessories for coins ( coincards, cases, boxes, capsules and more, logo-fruits by laser,
http://www.t-c-w.de/

Link Ireland
A website with extensive links to every county in Ireland. Links that don't readily fit into a county category can be found below.
http://www.linkireland.com/

Kit2Fit Fun Travel Accessories
Travel Gear, Beach Accessories and Footwear. Whether traveling by air, sea, road or rail we have everything to keep evertone amused.
http://www.kit2fit.com

Ceramics, Gifts & Foods from Spain
Hand-painted ceramics, gourmet food, candles & gifts from Spain
http://www.fromspain.com/

FROG FLIP
Frog Flip is a growing online store that offers a comprehensive range of gifts and specially selected tshirt designs including the Bathing Ape Range. Free worldwide postage on every order.
http://frogflip.co.uk/

UNSCENE NAVIGATOR
Featuring maps & guides to navigate through our urban environs, providing direct access to the best shopping, dining and entertainment in numerous cities accross the US, plus an online Calendar of events and newsletter.
http://www.unscene.com/

suchmal.de Price Comparison - Price Portal and Product Portal
Online Shopping & price comparison Europe wide. Find good value offers at suchmal.de: Digital cameras, Hotels, Flights, Notebooks, Mobile Phones, Furniture, shoes, Monitors, Camcorders, DVD-Players, Fashion, PDAs and more.
http://www.suchmal.de/

EileensEshop
Looking for a gift that will be teasured for a lifetime? Gifts and home decor for discerning buyers.
http://www.eileenseshop.com

Shaivi Studios
Unique and artistic yet functional gifts - Shaivi Studios offers a range of Handmade designer home accessories. Live better. Feather your nest.
http://www.shaivistudios.com/

Sharpe Designs
Unique British Celtic art. Druidic green man celtic ecowarrior. Celtic Dragon. Astrology birthday gifts. Gallery of unique celtic, medieval, new age, gifts and cards. Dragonesque clothing and jewellery.
http://www.sharpe-designs.com/

Studio Arts Crafts and Gallery
Materials for arts, crafts, graphics from Daler Rowney, Winsor and Newton, Pro Arte, DO Crafts, Conte, Pebeo, Staedtler, Rotring, Faber Castell for technical drawing equipment
http://www.studioarts.co.uk

Unique and Personalized Gifts
Find the right gift for that special someone. Specializing in unique and personalized gifts, we encourage you to browse our website and send someone you know a unique and personalized gift.
http://www.uniqueandpersonalizedgifts.com/

Free Kids Crafts and Activities
Free online library of kids crafts, activities, games, science experiments and more.
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/

bestseller.gr
The most popular on line, Greek Bookstore.
http://www.biblioprosfores.gr/

Flowers and gifts delivery to Russia, CIS countries
Flowers and gifts delivery to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Latvia and all countries of the former USSR, CIS and Baltics. Affordable rose bouquets starting. Many variations of flower compositions. Build your own bouquet feature. Courier delivery and reliable service.
http://www.russianflora.com/

Aviation
Aviation information site
http://www.aero.com/

Arrow Gift Shop - Minnetonka Moccasins, Gifts, Toys and Much More
Arrow Gift Shop offers hundred of gifts from Pirate adventure gifts to cowboy and indian toys. We have Minnetonka Moccasins and Teepee Creepers. We have Mara Coffee Mugs and Dish Sets. You will love our knights in shining armour
http://www.arrowgiftshop.com/

AwardStudio.com : Plaques, Trophies, Gifts, Clocks and Medals
AwardStudio.com is a full-line awards designer and fabricator. We have become a leader in innovation, creating artistic awards. Our products include Plaques, Glass and Acrylic Awards, Trophies, Gifts and Clocks.
http://www.awardstudio.com

Bio-eco lifestyle!
Midgaard is a trendy lifestyle retailstore, specialised in organic en eco-friendly products and gifts. Online store, we ship worldwide.
http://www.midgaardshop.be/

PFL WoodWorking
Hand Crafted Fine woodworking by PFL, I will endeavor to build you the exact piece of Hand Crafted Wooden heirloom quality one-of-a-kind Jewelry box, Ornamental Box or piece of Fine Furniture you've always wanted. I can work from drawings, pictures or your imagination. I will always give you the highest level quality for the type of project you and I are creating.
http://www.pflwoodworking.com/

BolgaBaskets
We are pleased to offer you authentic handcrafted African Bolga baskets and African art shipped directly from Bolgatanga, Ghana in West Africa.
http://www.bolgabaskets.biz/

Ukraine Apartments
Private fully serviced apartments for daily rent in the very heart of Kiev, Odessa, Lviv and other cities of Ukraine. Kiev apartments prices from $29 to $499 per night. English/German speaking staff. Airport transfers. Internet connection.
http://www.uaapartments.com/

Nudges from the Universe!
A humerous path to enlightenment and expanded understanding of how our quantum universe works. Explore and integrate the core universal energies, increase intuition, positive intention and aligned action to create your dreams. Join us for fun and fortune!
http://www.nudgez.com/

Off-Road and Outdoor products
Specializing in Performance Lighting Components for the Off-Road market.
http://www.roundeyes.com/

Gifts From A Distance
Unique hand crafted gifts with the best prices on the web
http://www.giftsfromadistance.com/

/connecTions/ for Fun and Profit!
Better than a Virtual Mall! Providing carefully-selected services and products--many at no cost or at a discount--for personal or business enhancement.
http://www.connections.cx/

send flowers wedding decoration
www.flowershop.gr is a perfectly well organized on line flower shop. Flower decoration of receptions, weddings and other social or professional like events.
http://www.flowershop.gr/

FirstFlowers - The freshest flowers!
Fresh flowers directly from the Flower Auction in Holland. Sent your bouquet around the whole world.
http://www.firstflowers.nl/

Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm is a non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities through vocational, residential, social and recreational services. Uniquely, it is also a family destination with a Farmyard, Children’s Attractions, Restaurant, Pet Shop, Thrift Shop and Country Store & Bakery where those served learn vocational skills.
http://www.lambsfarm.org/

Gifts of Speech
Full texts of women's speeches from around the world. Maintained by Sweet Briar College.
http://gos.sbc.edu/

SpencerGifts.com
An array of items from lava lamps to Chucky Dolls.
http://www.spencergifts.com

Gifts In Kind International
Charity in product philanthropy helps companies donate products efficiently and effectively to charities around the world.
http://www.GiftsInKind.org/

SoulPaks.com
Filled with items for the five senses and offered for a variety of occasions.
http://www.soulpaks.com/

Open Directory Project
Help build the most comprehensive human-reviewed directory of the web.
http://dmoz.org/

Snapdragon Gifts & WitsEnd Productions
Candles, book, aroma therapy, cards, clocks, jewelry, art,T-shirts and sculpture. Many gifts with a New Age theme.
http://www.snapdragongifts.com