Gift (disambiguation) facts for kids

A gift is something you give to someone, often as a present for a special occasion like a birthday or holiday. It's a way to show care, appreciation, or celebration.

The word "Gift" can also mean different things, depending on the situation. This page helps explain some of those different meanings.

People Named Gift

Some people have "Gift" as part of their name. Here are a few examples:

• Jassie Gift (born in 1975) is a singer and music composer from South India. He is known for his unique voice and has worked on many film songs.
• Roland Gift (born in 1961) is a British singer and actor. He was the lead singer of the band Fine Young Cannibals, famous for songs like "She Drives Me Crazy."
• Wayne Gift (1915–1998) was an American football player. He played as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1930s.
• Gift Ngoepe (born in 1990) is a South African baseball player. He made history as the first African-born player to reach Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.

Other Meanings of Gift

The word "gift" can also refer to special types of presents or ideas:

• Diplomatic gift is a present given by one country's leader or representative to another. These gifts are important in international relations and can help build friendships between nations.
• A gift economy is a way of sharing things where people give valuable items or services to others without expecting something specific in return right away. The idea is that everyone benefits from sharing within the community.
• Gift (ice show) is a special ice skating show created and produced by the famous Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. It combines his amazing skating skills with storytelling and music.
• "Gifts" is the name of an episode from the popular British television comedy show QI (Quite Interesting). This episode, which aired in 2010, explored many interesting facts and trivia related to gifts.