Editing Gift (section)

{{Short description|Item given to someone without the expectation of anything in return}}
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{{Redirect|Presents}}
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[[File:Prezenty EXP 096 (ubt).JPG|thumb|Small gift boxes]]

A '''gift''' or '''present''' is an item given to someone (who is not already the owner) without the expectation of payment or anything in return. Although '''gift-giving''' might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is intended to be free. In many countries, the act of mutually exchanging [[money]], [[property|goods]], etc., may sustain [[social relationship]]s 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 any item or act of service that makes the other [[happiness|happier]] or less [[sad]], especially as a favor, including [[forgiveness]] and [[kindness]]. Gifts are often presented on occasions such as [[birthday]]s and [[holiday]]s.