Traditions Stemmed from Europe: European, American and Australian Gift Giving 101

Festive Traditions: Argentinian Gift Giving 101

In comparison to the U.S., Argentina seems to be a night owl culture. A typical Argentinian dinner time is 9 PM and weddings and other celebrations often last until dawn the next day.   Christmas festivities get started at midnight on Christmas Eve. While children in...
Traditions Stemmed from Europe: European, American and Australian Gift Giving 101

Money is Best: Gift Giving in Israel

As a country that's about 76% Jewish, most Israelis follow Jewish traditions and holidays, which is what will be outlined here. Virgin Experience Gifts reached out to the blogger Hannah Katsman to ask about gift giving customs and etiquette in Israel. Not having...
Traditions Stemmed from Europe: European, American and Australian Gift Giving 101

A Thing of Love: Samoan Gift Giving 101

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...
Traditions Stemmed from Europe: European, American and Australian Gift Giving 101

Messages in Beadwork: Zulu Gift Giving 101

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...