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Have you ever wondered how the custom of giving christmas gifts came about?No,it's not invented by the department stores!
The ancient Romans gave each other giftes on the calends(first day) of January,and the practice spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Christian give giftes at christmas time,commemorating the visit of the wise men to Jesus.Today we'd called them astrologers.
Many cultures believe in a gift giver.Many countries,especially some Europe,celebrate Santa Claus or Father christmas on St. Nicholas Day on December 6(not December 25)In Netherlands,children leave clogs or shoes out on December 5(St. Nicholas Eve) to be filled with presents.In parts of Germany,they believe that it is the Christking,an angel who comes on christmas Eve with giftes.In parts of Italy,thereis an old witch called Befana.In Spain,children await the Three Kings Day on January(Epiphany).