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Hanukkah Gift Exchange: Custom adopted by Jewish Americans based off of Christmas gift giving (Source: Hallmark Ideas)
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Roman Saturnalia: First Holiday to include gift giving as a tradition, with the inclusion of gag gifts or sigillaria (Source: Hellenic Faith)
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St. Nicholas Day: An early December European tradition where well-behaved children could expect a gift under their pillows from St. Nicholas (Source: Anglican Journal)
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Victorian Christmas: Popularized the tradition of decorating Christmas trees, eating roast turkey and giving gifts like fruits and handmade crafts (Source: Penta Springs Ltd.)
