The Bible approves of the giving of presents, Jehovah himself being called the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” (James 1:17) Jesus indicated that good parents would give gifts to their children. (Luke 11:11-13) None of such giving, however, required special days. It stemmed from the heart.— 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Family Gatherings:
Family gatherings can do much to unite family members, especially if they no longer live in the same house. Jesus and his disciples attended a wedding feast in Cana, doubtless a large gathering of family and friends. (John 2:1-10) And in Jesus’ illustration of the prodigal son, the father celebrated his son’s return with a family banquet, which included music and dancing.—Luke 15:21-25.
Enjoying a Good Meal:
The Bible frequently speaks of God’s servants as enjoying good food with family, friends, or fellow worshipers. When three angels visited Abraham, he prepared a feast for them that included beef, milk, butter, and round cakes. (Genesis 18:6-8) Solomon described ‘eating, drinking, and rejoicing’ as a gift from God.— Ecclesiastes 3:13; 8:15.
Clearly, God wants us to enjoy good food in the company of friends and family, and he approves of the giving of gifts. We have plenty of opportunities to do that at any time throughout the year.
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