Make a Gift Day

Make A Gift Day is observed in the United States on December 3 each year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to delight your loved ones by making them a gift with your own hands.

History

The tradition of giving gifts dates back millennia. In ancient Egypt, offerings were presented to pharaohs at coronations and funerary rites; in ancient Greece, people lit candles on cakes to ward off evil spirits and exchanged tokens of goodwill.

Interesting Facts

• The largest gift ever given is the Statue of Liberty, presented by France to the United States in 1886.
• In Japan on Valentine’s Day, women traditionally give chocolate gifts to men.
• Exchanging jerseys between captains began after a football match between France and England as a gesture of sportsmanship.
• At Italian weddings, guests sometimes purchase pieces of the groom’s tie to help fund the newlyweds’ future.

How to Take Part

There are many ways to celebrate Make A Gift Day: craft a handmade present for a friend or family member, organize a gift-making party, or even treat yourself to a DIY project.

When is Make A Gift Day in 2025?

Make A Gift Day is observed on December 3 each year.

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