Aside from my hubby, I didn't receive Christmas gifts from friends...he..he...but I do receive gifts on new year. As you see, Thailand doesn't celebrate Christmas but celebrating New Year is a big deal for them.

New Year gift-giving traditions has its roots from earlier times. Today, every country has adopted this tradition of gifting. The idea behind gift-giving was to greet each other with warm wishes on the auspicious day of the year, January 1. It is believed that this tradition is the best way to heal up sour relations and develop a feeling of togetherness and love for whom you care. That is why we say it with flowers and presents. So, people across the world love to follow this tradition.

Here's what I received from my co-teachers:

My hubby received his share too from his co-teachers. I haven't included the silk necktie in here.




How about you? Did you receive any gifts this new year?