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The History and Wonders of Giving Gift Baskets

By Jon Harwokey

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Gift baskets are an amazing phenomenon. Why bother with one gift? Enjoy a whole basket of them. Whether giving or receiving, gift baskets make an ideal Christmas gift. Understanding how gift baskets came to be is a fascinating history.

How Gift Baskets Came to Be

Like much of Christmas tradition and history, giving gift baskets got its start in ancient times. And - like much of Christmas tradition and history - some of it is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Nonetheless, the following historical tidbits may have given rise to the modern phenomenon of gift baskets.

-Baby Moses and the basket. Thousands of years ago, in ancient Egypt, a Hebrew baby named Moses was born. As the story goes, he was placed into a waterproof reed basket and carefully placed in the Nile River to escape the baby massacre instigated by the vengeful Egyptian ruler who was bent on limiting the population explosion of his resident Hebrew slave population. The gift of this baby-in-a-basket ended up arriving Pharaoh's daughter Nile bath time. She ended up raising the baby Moses, delivered to her in a basket.

-The apostle Paul and the basket. The famous biblical figure Paul also escaped impending danger by means of a basket. Friends, knowing of the murderous intent of Paul's foes that were lurking in the city gates, lowered their friend over the walls of the city in a man-sized basket. Paul escaped, and gifted the Grecian world with the news of the Christian faith.

-The pagan goddess Eostre and her basket. The ancient Saxon goddess, Eostre is the namesake for the Christian holiday of Easter. According to legend, Eostre carried plants (and eggs) in a special basket, which she gave as a gift to the other gods.

-Historically, baskets were simply a utilitarian means for transporting just about anything. Naturally, this included gifts of food, clothing, and meals for others. The tradition, perhaps inspired by nothing more than mere need, has lived on.

How to Give Gift Baskets

Nowadays, babies and saints do not usually arrive in baskets, but gift baskets are still a great gift idea. Here are some suggestions for giving gift baskets.

-Make your own. Try making a customized gift basket, assembling items of importance or significance to a friend or family.

-One great solution is to go with a trusted name. Gift cards are ideal as a gift for fine gift baskets. Gift cards from their favorite sites give your friends and loved ones the chance to browse the exquisite finery and amazing beauty of the pre-assembled gift baskets. So, if you want to give a gift of beauty, backed by millennia of history, go with a trusted gift basket provider.

-Give a food gift basket. Whether you make it yourself, or buy a gift card to a favored retailer, nobody can turn down a delectable basket of edible goodies.

Jon Harwokey likes to find the perfect gift for everyone on his list. He often finds himself choosing one of the greatest and greenest gifts of all, gift cards.The Harry and David gift card is one of his favorites to send. At Current Gift Cards you can find everything from a music gift card to travel gift cards and wrap up an entire gift in minutes.

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