Chapter One
There is a wedding taking place at the start of this chapter. Usually gifts or money are given to the newly married couple. What gifts (if any) are given to Jurgas and Ona? Is it possible to have "gifts" that are not actual presents or money? How would you feel if you had a celebration and your guest came without gifts?
If a person is going to give a gift on a wedding and it can not be money or gift, then foods or house supplies will be just fine for the new married couple. If a person just comes a wedding without giving I would think that person is very rude, and that person doesn't think about the marry couple at all. If a person isn't able to give a gift to the married couple then he/she should help the couple be ready for their wedding like they can help with the food, help the bride in the dress, etc. Because to me, I think a gift is like a blessing, it doesn't have to be big but just a little can make everybody happy. If a person just comes to a wedding without any blessing then it will be very sad.
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Giving a newly wed couple gifts is something that shows your caring and good wishes for them. There are people that take this as just a game and just decide to go to parties for the food and dancing or etc. If I were to have a party or celebration I would at least expect for them to help out with something. I mean I understand that not everyone has money to buy gifts or things of that sort but they could also offer to help out. A gift doesn't necessarily have to be something material, it can also be something that will help out the newly weds or something that they will never forget. The fact that they don't bring gifts to you doesn't mean you're going to die. A gift is optional but it wouldn't hurt to take one.
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I WOULD NOT REALLY CARE IF THEY BROUGHT GIFTS OR NOT. THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL IS GETTING MARRIED TO THE ONE YOU LOVE. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO HAVE MY FAMILY THERE. BUT YET IT WOULD NOT HURT TO HAVE Brought A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA. ANYTHING HELPS EVEN FOOD DOES ESPECIALLY IF Your POOR LIKE THEY WERE.
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It seems to me that contemporary society is becoming too materialistic.People now a days place a high value on gifts,rather than tradition. When Christmas comes around, many people only care about the presents (i pods,new "kicks"(shoes),games systems). yet, tradition is more important. This is why I would place a higher value on having people attend my wedding, celebrating an important phase of my life, and would not be mad if people can't afford to buy me a present.
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Gifts do not have to be actual presents or money. It's the thought that counts right? Having a wedding should be the happiest moment of your life, and worrying about getting presents or money will just make you stressed. Gifts can be hand made, like food or a chair, just as long as it comes from the heart.
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Yes, I believe it is possible to give gifts that aren't actual objects. I think the best gift is to simply show up, congratulate the host(S), and celebrate with them by having fun. Materials are not important like some people claim, as long as you show you care by arriving and having fun which is the whole point of a celebration, that should be enough. That would be enough to make me smile, is a full house of people who are could have been anywhere but they chose to be with me.
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