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These days, it’s commonplace to give and receive gifts during many of the major holidays. Birthdays wouldn’t be the same without a few thoughtful presents, and Valentine’s Day would be dull and a bit less romantic if it didn’t involve flowers and chocolates. But Christmas is the granddaddy of all gift-giving holidays. But how did that particular tradition begin?

It all started with the gift of the magi – the three wise men who came to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we now know, they brought presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh – a fragrant resin that was in high demand during biblical times. Ever since the very first Christmas, the holiday has been associated with the joyous practice of giving and receiving gifts.