Gift Ideas for All Occasions

Father's Day is on the 3rd Sunday in June. Father's Day church service was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909 to recognize the sacrifices made by her father, William Jackson Smart, who single-handedly raised her and her 5 brothers by himself, after his wife died early in childbirth. However, it was not until sixty-two years later, in 1972, that President Richard Nixon officially established Father's Day as a national day of observance. In 2008, it will be on June 15th. There are so many ways you can show your appreciation to your dad on his special day. You can send him Fathers ... Read Full Story

Mother's Day was first proclaimed as a national holiday in 1914, and was designated by the Congress on the second Sunday in May. This holiday was originated by Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) in the United States to honor her mother's wish that someone would found a memorial mother's day since there were so many days for men, but none for women. Anna M. Jarvis hoped Mother's Day would increase children's appreciation of their mothers, while the mother was still alive, and strengthen family bonds. In 2008, Mother's Day will be on May 11. How can you show your love to mom this Mother's Day? ... Read Full Story

Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Easter Sunday. However, many customs that come with this holiday, such as the Easter bunny, Easter baskets, are observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. This lens explores the origin of Easter and its traditions, and provides gift ideas for this holiday. Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Gift Ideas for All Occasions". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

If you are looking for ways to increase sales and develop new business relationship, you can make more use of corporate gifts. This lens examines the different functions of corporate gifts and provide gift ideas for the growth of your business. Read Full Story