Unusual gifts, treats for friends and family, accessories
Occasions for Gifts
The occasion may be:
* Expression of love (Valentine's Day) or friendship
* Expression of gratitude for a gift received
* Expression of piety, in the form of charity
* Expression of solidarity, in the form of mutual aid
* To share wealth
* To offset misfortune
* Offering travel souvenirs
* Custom, on occasions (often celebrations) such as
o A birthday (the person who has his or her birthday gives cake, etc. and/or receives gifts) This is most commonly from a family member or girlfriend/boyfriend.
o A potlatch, in societies where status is associated with gift-giving rather than acquisition.
o Christmas (people give each other gifts, often supposedly receiving them from Santa Claus)
o Saint Nicholas (people give each other gifts, often supposedly receiving them from Saint Nicholas)
o A wedding (the couple receives gifts and gives food and/or drinks at the wedding reception)
o A wedding anniversary (each spouse receives gifts)
o A funeral (visitors bring flowers, the relatives of the deceased give food and/or drinks after the ceremonial part)
o A birth (the baby receives gifts, or the mother receives a gift from the father known as a push present)
o Passing an examination (the student receives gifts)
o Father's Day (the father receives gifts)
o Mother's Day (the mother receives gifts)
Gifts
A gift or a present is the transfer of something, without the need for compensation that is involved in trade. A gift is a voluntary act which does not require anything in return. Even though it involves possibly a social expectation of reciprocity, or a return in the form of prestige or power, a gift is meant to be free.
In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy.
By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.
Accessories
Fashion accessories are decorative items that supplement one's garment, such as jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches, sunglasses, pins, stockings, bow tie, leg warmer, leggings, necktie, suspenders, and tights.
Accessories add color, style and class to an outfit, and create a certain look, but they may also have practical functions. Handbags are for carrying, hats protect the face from weather elements, and gloves keep the hands warm.
Many accessories are produced by clothing design companies. However, there has been an increase in individuals creating their own brand name by designing and making their own label of accessories.
Accessories may be used as external visual symbols of religious or cultural affiliation: Crucifixes, Jewish stars, Islamic headscarves, skullcaps and turbans are common examples. Designer labels on accessories are perceived as an indicator of social status.
Accessories are also available in the form of bracelets, necklaces and earring.