THE GIFTS AT HOLIDAYS IN THE ROMANIAN COUNTRIES

THE GIFTS AT HOLIDAYS IN THE ROMANIAN COUNTRIES

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The Medieval Society was conformed to hierarchy, symbol, faith, rituals in which each gesture, word, object or phenomenon had to have an significance.During this epoch dominated by etiquette and rules, ceremonies played an important part.They were organized at the big holidays (Chrismas, The New Year, waist deep dvd Twelfth Day, Easter) or when a new ruler was appointed.These celebrations were meant to enhance the communication between ruler and his vassals and this bond between the sovereign and his court was made by the exchange of gifts.

According to the context they were offered, the gifts signified different aspects: the generosity of the ruler, his wish to get closer to his animed aniflex complete subjects, even interest or friendship.Although the circumstances were not the same, the gifts were individualized, depending on the social status of the recipient.Our paper analyses the diversity of the forms which are covered by this practice and also the social and symbolical values it is associated with.