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The Christmas Gift Tradition Through the Ages
The custom of giving at Christmas dates back to ancient times with the Three Magi. It spread through Rome and Europe, evolving from New Year offerings to modern commercialization led by Macy’s in 1867. Today gifting remains a shared expression of love and charity amid crowded shopping.
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