I’ve been in Japan the last ten days and I have noticed that people are busy shopping and buying gifts for the coming festive season. Apart from gift baskets, flowers, jewelry and beauty products, the Japanese love to buy local food products as gifts for their families and friends. Somehow, I believe that their culture is a giving one and they are really into gifts.

If you are not that sort who believe in gifts, you may be missing the joy of giving. You may have heard this famous phrase that it is more blessed to give than to receive. May you too experience the joy of giving this Christmas season. Giving is not just about gifts but it means giving of your heart, your time and your best.