Never did the Savior give in expectation. He was always the giver, seldom the recipient. His gifts were of such a nature that the recipient could hardly exchange or return the value.

He before whom a few gifts were laid in that lowly manger has spread so many gifts before us, thereby providing an unending Christmas.

There is a difference between presents and gifts. True gifts may be part of ourselves - giving of the riches of the heart - more enduring and of far greater worth than things bought at the store.