The Meaning of Gift Through the Owner’s Experience

Hello mates,

Let’s take a look at how Wikipedia describes the word “Gift.”

A gift or present is an item given to someone (who is not already the owner) without the expectation of payment or anything in return. Although gift-giving might sometimes involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many cultures, the act of exchanging money, goods, or favors can strengthen social relationships and contribute to social cohesion. Economists have even developed the concept of a “gift economy.” By extension, the term gift can also refer to any item or act of service that makes another person happier or less sad—especially as a favor—including forgiveness and kindness. Gifts are often presented on occasions such as birthdays and holidays.

I especially like this part:
“By extension, the term gift can refer to any item or act of service that makes another person happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.”

A gift is meaningful to Billy the TheLittleFun store owner .

• When Billy was a child at school, a kind classmate brought him a birthday gift: flowers, candies, and small treasures in a custom plastic box, neatly tied with a ribbon. Chocolate is sweet, but the handmade effort behind this gift created a deeper feeling that no merchandise could replace.

• When Billy was in college, his girlfriend knew he admired aircraft models. For his birthday, she gave him a Copper Trench Art Model of a WWI Biplane. He has kept it close to his heart ever since. That gift represented not just an object, but true attention and care.

From these experiences, Billy created this store—hoping others will also understand the true meaning of a gift and share that feeling through their own giving.