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- Her Mother Found the Change the Most Difficult
Although most relatives adjusted quickly, her mother needed more time.
For her, gift-giving had always been a way of showing love.
She remembered small details about everyone’s preferences. She knew which chocolate her relatives liked, which practical items they needed, and which little surprises might make them smile.
Choosing presents was one of the ways she expressed affection.
The daughter understood that her mother’s attachment to the tradition was genuine. She did not want her mother to feel that her generosity
