Christmas customs and gifts through ancient view
The Clare Sentinel notes a Roman poet Martial who mocked gift giving as too commercial yet valued some gifts. It cites Saturnalia customs and December patterns, contrasting modern concerns with his witty reflections on presents and their practicality.
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