Gift giving in Samoan culture is a common practice that holds a lot of weight. In fact, they call gifts “Meaalofa” which translates to “a thing of love.’ Samoans view every gift as a tangible representation of their feelings toward the recipient because gifts are the...
The Zulus are an ancient culture who still thrive in the Southern parts of Africa. Their gift giving traditions center mostly around sacrificial gifts to ancestors and gifts exchanged during stages of life ceremonies. Modern day Zulus are a blend of traditional and...
The Inuit people are the original people who inhabited Siberia, Greenland, Northern Canada, Labrador and regions above the tree line in Alaska. Though European and Christian missionary influence has changed the culture and molded many original Inuit customs to mimic...
Why would you voluntarily blindfold yourself, spin around until you are dizzy and swing at something with a stick? For presents, of course! With roots in China and Italy, and religious practices of the Aztec, the Spanish conquistadors actually gifted Mexico...
Tibet, nestled in the heart of Asia northeast of the Himalayan Mountains, is remote and has been relatively cut off from the world and thus the ancient Buddhist culture has remained relatively unaltered and untouched until recently. Now exposed and in conflict with...
Gift giving in Morocco is more than selecting a gift out of obligation and presenting it beautifully. It’s an act of honor and tact, and represents the givers knowledge of the recipient’s personality. Since more than 97% of Morocco’s population is Muslim, gift...
