I have my answer for this one, told to me by my religious eductation teacher years ago, but do any of you have an idea?
Would be very interested to know
Happy Holidays to all
2007-12-16 01:06:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
well originally it was the three wise men giving gifts to jesus. The story I have heard about saint nicholas is that he was an old man who gave gifts to the poor children in the surrounding towns!!! don't know which but both i would say!!
2007-12-16 01:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Magi brought gifts from foriegn lands to give to the new born king, jesus of Nazerath
2007-12-16 01:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People used to give gifts of food to one another at this time of year; when the nights were short and supplies were even shorter they used to go round each others houses and swap food items from their storehouse mid-winter.
2007-12-16 01:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Bible. when Jesus was born, the three wise men travleled to give presents to the Baby Jesus on the day of his birth and since Christmas is Jesus's birthday, we all give gifts to each other to celebrate it and him. hope this helps! :)
2007-12-16 01:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3 kings brought gifts to Jesus' birth. Led by the North star.
We Three Kings"
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Born a baby on Bethlehem's plain
Gold we bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to rein
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Pray'r and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Heaven sings hallelujah
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
2007-12-16 01:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Know It All 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when the three kings followed the star to where jesus was when he was born and they gave him frankensense gold and mur and gifts but nowadays people just go mental with presents and we get loads usually.
2007-12-16 01:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift giving on this date was practiced long before Jesus was around, from the holiday of Yule, Saturnalia, the celebration of another "crucified savior born of a virgin" (Mithra), and more.
2007-12-16 01:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
originated from the tree wise men bearing gifts for the new king,
moderrn day is just retail advertising to promote sales and profits
2007-12-16 01:09:49 · answer #8 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One answer is that it is the birthday of our Lord and Saviour and we celebrate in His honour.
Another answer is that, from a secular viewpoint, it is enjoyable and good fun.
2007-12-16 01:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by nemesis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The three wise men gave Jesus presents
Frankeseince
Incense
And another thing
2007-12-16 01:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋