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Cupsgiving 2024🍂: Day 5 – Gifts from Around the World!🎁🌍

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KindleMissie November 29th

Hello, beautiful people!😀👋 Hope you all are doing lovely!💖

Can you believe it's already the day 5 of Cupsgiving? Well, it’s time to sprinkle some joy into the mix hehehe😁 and the theme we got for today is "thoughtful giving" YAYY🥳 Now, to celebrate this day we will be doing a global gifts exchange🤩. Here I go, explain explain! 


We all know that the best gifts aren't always the ones you can wrap (although who doesn’t love a shiny bow, am I right? 🎀🤣)


As we celebrate Cupsgiving, let’s come together to share the warmth and beauty of our cultures and traditions through a Global Gift Exchange!🎉 There’s something so special about giving a gift that carries meaning, tradition, and love from our unique corners of the world. Today, we're swapping gifts that are as unique as we are! Gifts filled with meaning, and love straight from our cultures to our peers.😊

Here’s how you can join the fun:

🎁 What’s your cultural gift? Think of a traditional item, a meaningful gesture, or something special from your culture that makes you smile. It could be anything from a healing tea (don’t forget the emojis) to a fun tradition or a quirky little item that holds big meaning.

🎁 What’s the story behind it? Every gift tells a story, right? Share why this gift is important in your culture, whether it’s tied to a family tradition, a special celebration, or just something that makes life a little sweeter!

🎁 Why is it meaningful to you? Did grandma pass this down to you, or is it a “secret family treasure” that’s not so secret anymore? This is your chance to tell us why it’s so close to your heart. (And if it's something you can share... feel free to share the recipe for your world-famous cookies.🍪)

And here's the twist: Tag a peer you’d like to give this gift to! 💖 Whether it’s a token of appreciation, or to deliver so much love or even just a fun way to connect, tagging someone will make it feel even more special. It’s like passing a little piece of your culture to a friend (without the awkwardly wrapped paper and tape😁).

Let’s get this cultural gift exchange rolling, no wrapping paper required, just tons of heart and good vibes!💖 Can’t wait to see what you all share🌍🎁 (and don't worry I will kick start this off😉)!

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User Profile: KindleMissie
KindleMissie OP November 29th

I’m excited to start by sharing something very close to my heart from my culture.

So, I’m sharing a virtual Ajrak (a kind of Shawl). A beautiful, traditional textile from Pakistan!🧣✨ Ajrak isn’t just a piece of fabric; it’s a symbol of love, appreciation, and respect that we share with our family, friends, and even guests. It’s often given as a gesture of goodwill and connection, and I can’t think of a better way to kick off this exchange than by offering this to all of you.💖

Ajrak is a celebration of rich colors, intricate patterns, lots of colors, and the deep ties we have to our traditions. It’s often passed down through generations, holding within it stories of our ancestors and the bonds we share with those around us. It will keep you cozy and warm in every season.😊

I am sharing the picture of Ajrak to show how it looks:

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(This picture is not mine, credits to the rightful owner.)

Tagging my lovely peers: Well. I’d love to share this gift with everyone here. However, I don't know if there is a everyone tag😂 Anyway, you can tag your peers using "@".

Wrapping you all in the warmth and respect that comes with this beautiful symbol of friendship!💖 Happy Cupsgiving everyone✨

I’m looking forward to hearing about all the amazing gifts you have to share from your cultures. Let’s keep spreading the love.🌟🎁