Christmas present

Wrapped December surprise

A Christmas present is a gift given during the Christmas holiday season, typically on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve.

The term is interchangeable with Christmas gift, though present sounds slightly more informal and personal.

What do you want for a Christmas present this year?

The tradition of exchanging Christmas presents has deep religious and cultural roots but has become largely commercialized in modern celebrations.

wrapping

ribbon

Slender ornamental strip

  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • paperPressed pulp for writing
  • tissueDisposable soft paper

tape · scissors · tag · box · bag · glitter · cellophane · twine · label · decoration

giving

generosity

Readiness to give freely

gratitude · exchange · gift-giving · charity · donation · Kris Kringle · wish list · regifting · recipient · giver

gift

toy

Object for amusement

clothing · perfume · voucher · hamper · subscription · keepsake · memento · novelty · luxury · handmade

emotion

joy

Intense positive emotion

gratitude · excitement · delight · contentment · merriment · togetherness · nostalgia · disappointment · anticipation · love

festive

holly

Spiny-leaved winter shrub

Advent · reindeer · Santa Claus · elves · stockings · tinsel · poinsettia · candy cane · eggnog · wassail

surprise

anticipation

State of awaiting something

delight · astonishment · amazement · suspense · mystery · curiosity · guessing · shaking · peeking · hidden

Categories
Opposites
occasion of gift-giving

Christmas presentbirthday gift

Present for one's anniversary

birthday present · wedding gift · graduation gift · anniversary gift · baby shower gift

giving vs. receiving/taking

Christmas presentstolen goods

Property acquired through theft

repossession · confiscation · taking away

GIFT vs. NON-GIFT

Christmas presentpurchase

Goods obtained for payment

paycheck · bill · invoice · debt · fine

Family

Christmas, present, Christ, presents, presented, presenting, presentation, presenter, presentable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G