These ornaments are about 5 inches tall and show a girl out for a nice jog. She is wearing a red ball cap, green and white long sleeve shirt, red and white shorts, white socks and green and white jogging shoes. Her waist is attached to a spring so her legs move back and forth. These ornaments will make great gifts for avid Joggers or Runners. Select this link to view our Sports Ornaments.
The Tradition of Birthdays.
Birthday is the name given to the anniversary of the day we were born. It is celebrated by a party with friends and family bringing gifts for the person who’s Birthday it is. It is also customary to treat people especially well on their Birthday. Select this link to view our Male Jogging Ornament.
Birthday Celebrations are not universal. Some people prefer name day celebrations instead. There are some who do not celebrate either because they consider the origin of such festivals as Birthdays, Christmas and Easter to be pagan. Then there are some of us who just don’t like to be reminded that we are getting older. Select this link to view our Male Cross Country Runner.
History of Gift Giving.
A gift or present is the transfer of something, without the need for compensation. A gift is a voluntary act which does not require anything in return. Even though it can involve a social expectation of reciprocity, or a return in the form of prestige or power, a gift is meant to be free. Select this link to view our Potential Marathon Runner.
By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes another person happy or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness even when the other is not kind. Select this link to view our Girl Swooshing Down the Slopes.
Santa Claus and Christmas Gifts.
The custom of exchanging Christmas gifts among friends and family became widespread during the nineteenth century. At this same time the German Christmas tree began to become popular in both Europe and America and Santa Claus became a popular figure associated with Christmas in the United States. Both of these innovations encouraged the growth of Christmas gift giving. The trees provided a beautiful location to display the gifts and Santa Claus by serving as a new Christmas gift bringer. Unlike the medieval New Year’s gift or the English Christmas box, nineteenth century style gift circulated between family and friends and expressed the affection of the sender. Select this link to view our Female Karate Student.