1. History of Gift Giving By: Kiera Rogers

2. Where Did Gift Giving Start?  Exchanging gifts started back in ancient Rome.

3. Why Do We Exchange Gifts?  We give gifts to symbolize when the three wise men brought Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

4. When Did Gift Giving Start?  Exchanging gifts for Christmas dates all the way back to the 4 th century.

5. Who Decided to Exchange Christmas Gifts?  An Ancient Roman ruler decided to exchange gifts after he learned about the birth of Jesus.

6. Facts About Gift Giving  Romans gave sticks to loved ones for good luck.  Other gifts that were received were jewelry and food.  Back then in ancient Rome, if someone didn’t give a gift, they would be punished. Sometimes even killed.

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8. The End  Thank you for watching! Merry Christmas!!!