Christmas is a world-renowned party, it's when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
The origin of this date is unknown, only that it was officially created by Pope Liberius, in the year 354 d. Ç.
It is common for people to exchange gifts on this date, to remember that the three wise men - Belchior, Balthazar and Gaspar - offered gifts to the baby Jesus after his birth.
The practice of giving gifts represents this story, but Santa Claus is a mention of a Roman bishop of the century V, “São Nicolau”, who offered, on December 6, donations - secretly - to the daughters of a very poor man. That's why there is the day of St. Nicholas, which gradually merged with the Christmas period.
That's how the secret friend also emerged, as a hidden way of giving people gifts and also of put presents under the Christmas tree, without anyone knowing who they are from and who placed them there.
There are several types of gifts, but it's good to be aware of people's tastes when buying them.
• Children are linked to toys and there is a wide variety in specialty stores. Don't think that an outfit or a shoe will please the little ones more than toys, that's a big mistake.
• Young people and teenagers are very fond of music and an iPod or mp3 device will have great acceptance. Computer items, such as games, are also good gifts, as well as clothes, shoes, sneakers, accessories, perfumes, among others.
• Women tend to be more demanding, pieces of jewelry are a total pleasure. Shoes and bags are also well accepted, in addition to fine lingerie, perfumes and creams.
• As men are more practical, they prefer objects that they use in their daily lives, such as wallets, shoes, shirts, pants, perfume, etc.
• Older people are not always easy to please. You have to be very attentive to their tastes, but the best are products they can use every day. Perfumes, soaps, pajamas and sweaters are good gifts, as well as a delicious box of fine chocolates.
• Don't forget to give gifts to people who are part of your life, even in a simple way, such as your maid, driver, janitor, janitor, garbage man and others.
The important thing is that the date brings renewal, joy and peace to everyone.
By Jussara de Barros
Graduated in Pedagogy
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/natal/a-origem-dos-presentes-natal.htm
