The Christmas gift giving tradition we are familiar with today owes most of its history to Victorian England. The Victorians,
Who brought a renewed warmth and spirit to Christmas after it had experienced a long period of decline, made the idea of family part
Of the celebration. Friendliness and charity filled many hearts during their Christmas season, so giving gifts was natural. The ultimate
Reason for giving a gift was as an expression of kindness, a sentiment that went nicely with the historical tradition of the holiday. The
Victorians surrounded the act of gift giving with a great deal of ingenuity and merriment, making the act of opening gifts a special treat.