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Show Origin of Gift-Giving Told in Many Versions There are many interesting versions ver-sions as to how the custom of gift giving at Christmas time started. Some believe that it all came from ancient England, where it was once custom to hang kissing rings in the great halls. These rings were decorated with mistletoe and were the key for a pleasant holiday pastime. pas-time. It is said that the young knights and ladies would come to the kissing rings with Christmas roses for their secret sweetheart. This started it all. Now gift giving is traditional. |