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A gift or a present is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment.

An item is not a gift, if that item, itself, is already owned by the one to whom it is given.

Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free.

In many countries, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc.

may sustain social relations and contribute to social cohesion.

Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy.

By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.

Gifts are also first and foremost presented on occasions - birthdays and, in Western cultures, Christmas being the main examples and other occasions like birthdays.

Gift wrapping is the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material.

Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping.

An alternative to gift wrapping is using a gift box.

A wrapped or boxed gift may be held closed with ribbon and topped with a decorative bow (an ornamental knot made of ribbon).

A greeting card is an illustrated piece of card or high quality paper featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment.

Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feelings.

Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles.

There are both mass-produced as well as handmade versions that are distributed by hundreds of companies large and small.

While typically inexpensive, more elaborate cards with die-cuts or glued-on decorations may be more expensive.

A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced.

Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tradition of cultural or religious significance.

Holidays may be designated by governments, religious institutions, or other groups or organizations.

The degree to which normal activities are reduced by a holiday may depend on local laws, customs, the type of job being held or even personal choices.

Retail markets and shops have a very ancient history, dating back to antiquity.

Retailing involves the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit.

Retailers satisfy demand is identified through a supply chain.

Retailers typically make a variety of strategic level decisions including the type of store, the market to be served, the optimal product assortment, customer service, supporting services and the store's overall market positioning.

Once the strategic retail plan is in place, retailers devise the retail mix which includes product, price, place, promotion, personnel and presentation.

In the digital age, an increasing number of retailers are seeking to reach broader markets by selling through multiple channels, including both bricks and mortar and online retailing.

Digital technologies are also changing the way that consumers pay for goods and services.

Retailing support services may also include the provision of credit, delivery services and a range of supporting services.